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Symptoms
of Struggling Students
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Becomes easily frustrated • Works longer and harder but grades don't improve • Seems to lack self-motivation, thought of as uncaring or lazy • Difficulty remembering and following directions • Forgets books and homework assignments • Becomes emotionally upset over school projects and homework • Difficulty with organizing thoughts and ideas • Difficulty with getting thoughts into a written format • Is easily distracted and has trouble staying on task • Fidgets or constantly moves while trying to do academics • Argues with you over homework assignments • Forgets project due dates and sometimes even forgets a project is due • Reports homework is complete or there is none, contrary to the facts • Is awkward in social situations • Is impatient and likes to push his or her way up to the front on the line • Makes simple mistakes • Has trouble waiting for things • Difficulty taking notes |
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| Progress report after progress report from school indicates your child does not complete homework, could do better if he or she tried harder, forgets assignments, does not follow directions, and does not pay attention. But no solutions are itemized. You, as a parent, spend more time working with your child, nagging him to remember his books, sometimes writing his essays and answers for him to copy because he just can't seem to get his thoughts organized on paper. Your hired a reading tutor, a science tutor, a high school student from the neighborhood to review grammar and drill spelling. But for all of your time and money, the results are minimal or zero. | ||
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I Can Learn |