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  Case: Incomplete Work
I have a student who never turns in a completed assignment. He will answer a few questions on the classwork or assessment and then turn it in. He doesn't care what grades he makes or any punishment he may receive. I have contacted his mom, administrators and behavior specialist. The only way he completes any assignment is with an adult literally next to him telling him to go on to the next question. When I am able to do this, things are fine; however, I have 27 students in my class and cannot afford to spend that much individual time on a student. He is smart and I believe that this is all choice, not ability.

What do I do?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
Is this student on an IEP? Maybe instead of punishing for not finishing, reward him for finishing. Also, you could shorten the assignment length.
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
The suggested solution is relevant to the case No
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: I wouldn't shorten his assignment length because that could cause confrontation with the other students in the class. It could be viewed as as favoritism.
Rated On: March 3, 2016 2:51 am
Rated By: uMyQeX
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
The suggested solution is relevant to the case No
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: It's not thorough enough.
Rated On: March 7, 2016 2:08 am
Rated By: ezyHes
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
The suggested solution is relevant to the case No
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: I don't agree with shortening the assignment. If you shorten it for him, you have to shorten it for everyone.
Rated On: March 7, 2016 3:44 am
Rated By: beSade
 
     
     
  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: Helpful!
Rated On: February 24, 2017 3:07 am
Rated By: eZuGeQ