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  Case: Twice Exceptional Student
Ms. Thomas has a student who is Austic and Gifted in Math and Science. He does well during his formative Assessments throughout the week. When it comes to his summative assessments he is failing every time. Ms. Thomas teaches a reading class and this student is struggling. He does his homework. He completes his classwork, but is consistently failing his test. She is concerned about this ability to take the standardized test at the end of the year. What should she do?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
This student should have accommodations in place and it is likely they are not being used. Refer to his IEP for instructional and testing accommodations. Also, review his reading level and the level at which the tests are written. He may have a "read passages" accommodation and might not be receiving it. Try alternative assessments such as portfolios and assessments involving rubrics.
 
     
     
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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 because it sounds accurate. This student probably does have or is in need of instructional and testing accommodations.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 12:36 pm
Rated By: yjeNus
 
     
     
  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: Students that are twice exceptional are often misunderstood. Your recommendation of ensuring that the students' IEP (if any) is being followed may increase the students chances of doing well on standardized reading tests.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 3:09 pm
Rated By: Cheneal
 
     
     
  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 agree that he may very well be missing accommodations that he should be having, it is important for the student to receive accommodations when needed.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 4:28 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: A students IEP can usually clear up any issues a teacher may have. It is always smart to review a students IEP and see if there is anything that you have missed as a teacher and make accommodations from there.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 8:45 pm
Rated By: MaXuDe
 
     
     
  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: It seems to be a problem with his reading level/ the level of the tests, so alternative assessments seem best.
Rated On: October 20, 2014 12:37 am
Rated By: Maryssa Kane
 
     
     
  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: Alternative assessments are good for students who are struggling with traditional ways.
Rated On: March 2, 2015 12:46 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 agree with this solution. Check his accommodations and maybe try different assessment techniques.
Rated On: March 2, 2015 1:39 am
Rated By: XaSaPe
 
     
     
  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: agreed
Rated On: July 3, 2021 1:54 am
Rated By: VuBytu