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  Case: Anxiety Disorder Bringing Disorder
Jan is a new teacher who has a student with an anxiety disorder. The student will have good days and so-so days, but then will have days that are horrible for teacher and student alike. The student is an A student and understands the concepts delivered. The student will sit quietly during classwork and complete assignments independently and not have one question, but on assessment days, the student constantly wants to ask questions and is upset when Jan cannot answer the question and causes a scene that disrupts the other students. Jan cannot possibly answer the student's questions and not expect other students to want their questions answered. Jan has reviewed the student's IEP, and he does not get small group testing, and she has spoken with his case manager who does not think he needs small group testing. Jan has spoken with the other teachers, and the student is in a collaborative or resource setting in all classes except math. How can Jan best serve this student and the other students during testing?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
This is a tricky situation but it appears that the IEP team needs to find a way for this student to qualify for small group or individual testing. It is unfair for other students to have this distraction when they are taking their own exam. Trying some relaxation techniques might help this student. Maybe trying some "mock" exam situations with some relation techniques to find out which ones might work would be a good idea.
 
     
     
  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 Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Relaxation techniques and mock testing may benefit this student however it is important to recognize that this will require the teacher to take time away from other students. It will be important to either work in some time to do these activities or possible involve the resource teacher in the process.
Rated On: February 18, 2015 4:39 am
Rated By: uheZeg
 
     
     
  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 like your idea, I agree the child needs their IEP adjusted
Rated On: February 25, 2015 3:30 pm
Rated By: Sydbug
 
     
     
  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 solution is helpful because mock tests situations allow the students to become used to testing procedures. This will help reduce the testing anxiety.
Rated On: February 28, 2015 9:25 pm
Rated By: vuDybe
 
     
     
  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 idea. The student may need alternative testing accommodations.
Rated On: October 3, 2015 11:43 pm
Rated By: Megan Lee
 
     
     
  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 helpful.
Rated On: February 25, 2016 5:07 pm
Rated By: duGyJy
 
     
     
  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: If I were in this situation, I would try this.
Rated On: February 24, 2019 10:55 pm
Rated By: evyRub