Adrian Is an African Canadian Grade 10 Student

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Essay

Adrian is an African Canadian grade 10 student. He likes his environmental science course, but is one of only two African Canadian students in the class. He makes good grades on homework and in-class activities, but seldom volunteers answers. Mr. Cooke, his teacher, notices that Adrian uses spare time to read about environmental issues, and Adrian told Mr. Cooke about conducting his own small projects out of class. Mr. Cooke concludes that Adrian has a passion for this area of study, though African Canadian students seldom take the class or succeed in science classes at this high school. Today the class takes the mid-term exam, and Mr. Cooke notices that Adrian acts anxious. He asks Adrian if he's ready, and Adrian says he's not sure. During the exam, Adrian continues to act nervous and unsure. He is the last student to turn in his paper. How would you explain Adrian's behaviour? What might the teacher do to help him overcome this behaviour?

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