So unless it is furthering the class discussion, they don't feel like they need to volunteer; in those cases, the teacher will call on them if they need the answer provided and no one else is stepping up, or capable. But often, they don't feel the need to answer, and let another kid do it.
This was my attitude from K on. I didn't get any sense of accomplishment or worth from answering questions, and I only saw real purpose in sharing my thoughts if it would move the conversation forward. If it was clear that no one else was going to answer, then I'd raise my hand so we could move on. Other people clearly enjoyed answering, so why not let them?
