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Their is student in my class that has a slight learning disability. This student is in all co-teaching classes, does their work, and answers questions correctly when called on. However their test scores are failing and they don't ask for help when they are confused. What else can we do to help them understand the material and show that on assessments?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
First, create a non-verbal signal for the student to let you know that he or she does not understand. Frequently explain that making mistakes especially in the area of mathematics is a very powerful way to learn. Next, try using alternative assessments that appeal to student interests and that are closer to the students' abilities but meets curriculum requirements. It could also be that the student may need testing accommodations such as frequent monitored breaks or extended time. Begin to use these in your instructional assignments to analyze their effect. In the end, try student interviews after testing to get a better feel of what the student did not understand.
 
     
     
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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: I like this solution and will keep it in mind if I run into a situation like this.
Rated On: October 15, 2014 11:42 pm
Rated By: taMaSe
 
     
     
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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:
Rated On: October 16, 2014 4:30 pm
Rated By: uZaSav
 
     
     
  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: This is the best solution to this problem. The student probably as test anxiety and just needs extra help getting through the assessments
Rated On: October 16, 2014 5:47 pm
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: great ideas
Rated On: October 16, 2014 7:07 pm
Rated By: ehaZeb