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  Case: Self-Esteem
I have a particular student who does great in class. She participates, completes homework, loves to come to the board and is excited to learn. However, when it comes to assessments, she freezes. She literally can't do the work unless I stand over her throughout the test. She has no self-confidence in the exams. She stays after and can find all her mistakes and rework without me. I believe she needs testing modifications and have spoken with a counselor on this matter and no help. What should I do?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
You should start the RTI process and build documentation so that the student can be tested for a possible disability and receive testing modifications. Until then, take into account what you have stated and give the student opportunities to rework assessments in a one on one setting without taking away from her grade.
 
     
     
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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: Reworking is a good idea. But I don't think this student fits under special education.
Rated On: October 14, 2014 10:40 pm
Rated By: ybaHyp
 
     
     
  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 found this important to remember. The student should be evaluated to have test anxiety or maybe a disability where they need reduce distraction and extra time accommodations.
Rated On: October 15, 2014 4:29 am
Rated By: PezaLe
 
     
     
  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: RTI is a great resource, and should be utilized.
Rated On: March 2, 2015 12:45 am
Rated By: JugaVu