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Case: Test Retake
For each unit test, I allow a retake. I student must see me for tutoring (or their own tutor) prior to retaking the unit test. I have had a few students take advantage of the retake and allowing them to boost their average quite a bit. However, I still have a handful of students who scored very low on their unit test who have not come for tutoring, shown any interest in retaking the unit test and have scored very low in math the past few years in middle school (looking on SLDS). I thought maybe contacting parents and making them aware of their child's low average in math would help them encourage the student at home. So far, nothing. What should I do from here. I hate to let it slide and it come down to the end of the semester and it be too late for them to do anything?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
Depending on the grade, I would try to find something that motivates the particular student. For example, students who score an 80% or better are allowed to eat with a friend at lunch or take their shoes off during the day in the classroom and walk around in their socks. I know it sounds silly, but any little thing that can motivate them to want to do better will help. This is easy for my because my students are in kindergarten, but upper grades choose to impress their peers more than the teacher. Try to get them accountable for their test scores and such. Allow them to set goals for themselves and when they meet that goal they are rewarded in some way. This helps them to be accountable for their own learning. It sounds like a lack of motivation that you are dealing with! |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
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| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
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| The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
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| The suggested solution is original |
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| Comments: This solution is useful for younger students. And maybe not the shoe thing that can get stinky. |
| Rated On: October 14, 2014 2:05 am |
| Rated By: ybaHyp |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is original |
Yes
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| Comments: This solution is likely to work because it focuses on motivating the students. Once the students are motivated, they will likely retake their tests. |
| Rated On: October 14, 2014 4:56 pm |
| Rated By: sugeLu |
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