The student next to you is talking too loud to another student and you cannot focus. What is the size of the problem? What is an appropriate reaction?
Small. Ask them to be quiet. Tell your teacher.
Your teacher asked the class a question. You raised your hand but the teacher didn't call on you. What is the size of the problem? What is an appropriate reaction?
Small. Raise your hand to answer the next question. Shrug your shoulders.
You got several answers wrong on a quiz. Your friend got several right. How big is this problem? What is an appropriate reaction?
Very small. Say "well done" to your friend and try thinking harder for the next question
