Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: Heather is working alone, again It is your third period 7th grade math class. You have just finished the lesson and your students are working either in pairs or alone – their choice. You notice that Heather is working alone, again. She seems to work for a moment, then daydream out the window, and then return working again. You reflect that Heather's face often looks emotionless or blank and you can't remember if you have ever seen her smile since school started. However, you have seen her cry before during tests and also at times during individual or partner seatwork. Other teachers have remarked on seeing similar behavior but to a lesser extent than in your classroom. What is next? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) Communication is key with this student. But I don't think forcing her to work with a buddy is the right solution. That may cause her anxiety which will just make her more upset. It sounds like she is struggling and needs some one on one attention. Give her that time and build a level of trust with her and see where that takes you first before getting parents involved because who knows that could be one of her struggles.