Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: Retention Mr. A recently attended a faculty meeting where they presented current educational research. Based on this research, retention was stated as being one of the least effective ways to help a student. Mr. A was shocked because he has several students in his class whom he is not sure how they were promoted. Sally is in the third grade, but performs on a kindergarten level. She cannot read, or even write her name. Mr. A is only told to differentiate in order to best meet Sally's needs. Mr. A differentiates his heart out, but knows that when spring comes along, the mandated state standardized test will not be differentiated in the slightest. How can Mr. A most effectively help Sally in order to to better prepare her for fourth grade? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) Mr. A needs to make sure that Sally is being documented and has contacted the coordinator for testing services. She sounds a like a good candidate for an IEP, so Mr. A should start this as soon as possible. With an ESE pullout, Sally will have to the opportunity to get more one on one help that will never be met in a normal whole group setting.                 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 good and well thought out solution. Rated On: October 12, 2015 12:18 pm Rated By: Natalie Taylor