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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!)
Since the student likes to work on the board, assessment questions could be given to her while the teacher uses the observations to assess her work on the board. Since she likes to work on the board, a small dry erase board could be given to her to work assessment questions on, then transfer the answers. I see that she freezes during assessments, but it may be a paper-pencil issue. Furthermore, since she will work problems while you are standing close, I would also allow her to sit close to you while taking the assessments. This may ease some nervousness, and allow her to perform at her best while you observe others.
 
     
     
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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: working on a dry erase board would be perfect for a math assessment or a writing assessment but reading and such, I do not think it would help as much.
Rated On: October 15, 2014 4:31 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: Yes, i like involving the class work with a student who has test taking issues
Rated On: October 23, 2014 11:26 pm
Rated By: Amanda Smith
 
     
     
  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 No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: The problem is that the student will get used to write on a board and will never loose the fear to gest tested on paper and pencil. Having the teacher near can be a possible solution.
Rated On: October 9, 2017 10:43 pm
Rated By: reLuWe