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Ok if a student is not a good test taker like can't focus is it ok to allow that student to chew gum or suck on a piece of candy to help? Is that giving special attention to one student or should you give it to all the students in the class?
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I think you have to be careful. In the system where I work, we are prohibited from providing peppermints, gum, or any other type of candy during testing. What we do is offer a healthy, nutritious snack just prior to the test, and we do some brain-building/focus-building exercises. Anytime students cross the mid-line of their body, they are boosting focus and brain power. Try some exercises to get rid of the fidgeting, and hopefully students will be able to focus for a little bit longer.
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Lots of students like to "eat" while doing things, fidgeting.
Rated On: July 6, 2015 1:26 am
Rated By: WuXySy
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This is an excellent solution.
Rated On: October 4, 2015 5:57 am
Rated By: dePyja
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Always double check safety but I think overall its a good idea!
Rated On: October 19, 2015 12:14 am
Rated By: aMyvaz
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This is useful; however, peppermint is proven to be vastly beneficial in retention and focus.
Rated On: February 26, 2023 8:01 pm
Rated By: Triston Williams