Are schools responsible for protecting kids from cyberbullying?
anonymous | underlying | capacity | adequately | harassment
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Do the Math
Do the Math
Option 1:
Option 1:
Cell phones and computers are important in our daily lives but also have the capacity to be used for harassment. In a 2019 study of nearly 5,000 middle and high school students, approximately 37% reported that they had experienced cyberbullying, and 30% reported being cyberbullied more than one time. The underlying problem with online threats is that they are anonymous. This can leave some victims with no way to report or stop the bully, making them feel inadequate and alone.
Based on the percentages above, in a class of 400 students, how many students would likely have experienced cyberbullying at least one time?
A. 37
B. 148
C. 268
D. 120
Option 2:
Option 2:
In one high-profile case of online harassment, several of the victim’s classmates were brought up on criminal charges. In cases like this, courtrooms often fill to capacity with families of both the accused bullies and the victim. Although several students were involved in the cyberbullying, prosecutors only had adequate evidence to prosecute a few. Many of the bullies will remain anonymous. Even so, they may carry underlying feelings of guilt for the rest of their lives.
Say that for every 10 students who bullied the student, only one was brought up on charges. Let b = the number of bullies and c = the number of students brought up on charges. Which equation is true?
A. 10b = c
B. c = b/10
C. .1c = b
D. none of the above
Discussion Question:
Discussion Question:
The internet offers different ways for people to engage in bullying and harassment. People who are usually kind may discover an underlying capacity for meanness when they are online, where they feel anonymous. Some people suggest rules to help others remember to be kind. For example, “Don’t say something online that you wouldn’t say in person.” Does this rule adequately address the temptation to be unkind online? What are some other good rules for online interactions?
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