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A student was placed in an advanced language arts class as a sixth grader. When reviewing his assessment data, it's clear how he got placed in the class. He scored an 888 in ELA on the CRCT and a 857 in Reading. His work habits, motivation, and skill levels (writing particularly) do not coincide with these high scores. The student is failing ELA at the end of first quarter. Upon further research, it appears he scored a 180 on the 5th Grade Writing Test last year. This score is not meeting. This week is parent-teacher conferences. Does the teacher recommend the student be placed in a general ELA class for second quarter, or does the teacher offer one more quarter for student improvement?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I would suggest that you put the student on academic probation for the next quarter and monitor his grades and work habits. I would set a goal of receiving a grade of 85 or higher by the end of the probation period. When conferencing with the parent, I would make a list of things the student can do during the next quarter to improve his grades such as: complete daily assignments, attend tutoring sessions, review notes, read a certain amount of minutes each day, etc. If the student does not improve by the end of the second quarter, I would recommend that he be placed in a general education class.
 
     
     
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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 would do this.
Rated On: October 18, 2014 11:07 pm
Rated By: puQuZu
 
     
     
  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 think that communicating with the student and parents along with goals may help the student solve their work habit issue.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 4:35 pm
Rated By: JabuDu
 
     
     
  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 think this solution is best, maybe the student just needs a little more assistance in order to receive high marks, it's possible that they are a really good test taker but when it comes to maintaining good grades they are less mature.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 4:41 pm
Rated By: adenar
 
     
     
  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: Offering another opportunity with specific benchmarks will help the student to take responsibility for his learning in this advanced class. Involvings the parent in the plan is key to the students success.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 6:47 pm
Rated By: VeHyge
 
     
     
  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 sounds like the best solution. The child is given a chance to improve with clear consequences.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 10:52 pm
Rated By: uVejeg
 
     
     
  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: Having the student meet there potential is so important, and working with the parent is a great a idea.
Rated On: March 2, 2015 12:06 am
Rated By: Qebysu
 
     
     
  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 think this is a great solution. It gives the child a chance to redeem himself
Rated On: March 2, 2015 1:49 am
Rated By: XaSaPe