Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         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!) I'm not sure what grade level you are teaching but perhaps it would be beneficial to have the student take the test sitting at the desk with you. If the student has a 504 or IEP you can read the questions or have them read the questions aloud. This will prevent the student from rushing through the test and you can monitor where the student is having an issue with comprehension.