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  Case: Testing Candy
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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There has been some research done on effects of peppermint and cinnamon in stimulating the brain. Not that it makes students smarter, however, it enhanced their memory, mood, and alertness.

I give peppermint and cinnamon mints to all of my students when they are testing, however, equal isn't always fair, so If I had to give it to one student and not another then I don't see a problem with that. Accommodations are given on a case by case basis. Each student may need a different accommodation to have a better chance in achieving success.
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: I agree! Students may understand!
Rated On: July 6, 2015 1:26 am
Rated By: WuXySy
 
     
     
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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: This is an excellent solution.
Rated On: October 4, 2015 5:57 am
Rated By: dePyja
 
     
     
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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: Great solution.
Rated On: October 19, 2015 12:15 am
Rated By: aMyvaz
 
     
     
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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: Well said!
Rated On: March 5, 2017 4:49 am
Rated By: atugym
 
     
     
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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: Good way to acknowledge the potential downside of not equally giving out the peppermints. I would say that if there are benefits from studies, then do not target only certain students and allow every student to get that benefit. Equity over Equality.
Rated On: February 26, 2023 7:29 pm
Rated By: Triston Williams