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  Case: Unmotivated Student
I have a student who refuses to take any type of assessment seriously, not to mention his lack of effort in the classroom daily. I have called home several times, he has seen the counselor, he has a BIP, but he still will not take a test seriously. He bubbles in answers or circles them and then lays his head down. No amount of prodding, bribing, encouragement has helped yet. What haven't I tried that might help? How do I motivate him?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
To help this student take assessments more seriously, I would try giving him the assessment orally. Have him simply talk to you about the answers. Having class incentives may help, too. For example, everyone who scores a B or above can have five extra minutes of Friday Free time. If he sees his peers reaping the benefits of their hard work it may motivate him.
 
     
     
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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: Awesome! great idea to do an oral exam/assignments which would allow the student to excell at school
Rated On: March 7, 2016 3:45 am
Rated By: uBuDub
 
     
     
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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 great. Rewarding students for hard work is a great tool to help motivate them to do better.
Rated On: October 9, 2017 5:59 pm
Rated By: aduNaQ
 
     
     
  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: Seeing his peers being rewarded may motivate him to keep up. Good thinking!
Rated On: February 24, 2018 9:16 pm
Rated By: Kady Schlemmer
 
     
     
  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: I like the approach you took to this solution. I think trying a different type of assessment is a good way to see if that works any better for the student, as maybe it is the form of the assessment causing the issue.
Rated On: November 5, 2023 11:00 pm
Rated By: upaMyb