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  Case: H.A.M Log (Homework Assignment Missing Log)
Mr. Carver is a new teacher who has a student who will not complete any homework assignments. He has contacted the student's parents and sent home numerous H.A.M logs to be signed by parents, which always come back signed. The students does well in the class, and has an A, even with the missing homework assignments. He has spoken with other team members who teach the student, and they do not have the same issue with the student; most homework assignments are projects and students have a specific deadline by which to submit the assignment, math homework is nightly. Mr. Carver wonders if he should just ignore the fact that the student does not complete or turn in most homework assignments, or if he should involve the school counselor and administration.
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I feel the first step would be to speak with the student to see if the student is bored with the homework or is having trouble completing them for other reasons. The student is getting A's, so there is no need to contact the school administration or counselor. The student is not having the same issue in the other classes, so I would try and communicate with the student.
 
     
     
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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 agree that the first thing that should be done is to have a conversation with the student about why they are not completing the homework assignments. Since the student is completing homework in other classes, it would seem that there is a particular reason. I would not involve administration either. I would emphasize, however, that the discipline of homework is a good habit to get into even when things seem easy because they will grow much more difficult in later grades. Perhaps the homework could be a bit ore enriching for the student if boredom is an issue.
Rated On: February 27, 2015 4:00 pm
Rated By: eQyvyT
 
     
     
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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, I would talk to the student first and see if there is something going on and try to find the solution to the problem.
Rated On: March 1, 2015 4:14 am
Rated By: LedaQy
 
     
     
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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: Great idea. The teacher should try to talk to the student to get down to the root of the problem,
Rated On: October 2, 2015 8:36 pm
Rated By: Megan Lee
 
     
     
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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 agree, I think the teacher needs to meet with the child to discuss why he is not putting in the same amount of effort as his other classes.
Rated On: October 18, 2015 9:31 pm
Rated By: Qanuna
 
     
     
  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: All signs point to this student being an otherwise timely student with work ethic. It sounds like there is a problem with Carver's homework in particular, so he should talk to the student about it.
Rated On: July 7, 2019 9:45 pm
Rated By: sygaru