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I am currently observing in a 9th grade Earth Science class. I have been working with a student that is constantly not handing in her work, or handing in incomplete work. When confronted about her work not being done she gets an attitude and claims it's because she does not understand the material, and since she doesn't understand it she will not do it. Since she has failed the first quarter, I have been working with her one on one during her free periods and after school to help get her grades up. She seems to understand the material when I work with her, and she picks up the concepts rather quickly. She still claims she does not get it and can't do the work even though I know she understands the material. What can I do to get her to believe she can do her work without me sitting by her side? Any responses will be greatly appreciated!

Thanks, AK
Alan Hello,

You may need to understand the background of your student a little better.

Lack of focus is a possibility. A child`s mind could be wondering and will need training to come down to earth. Or the child`s priority is not directed at the task at hand. A child might be worried about problems at home .. or school bullying..etc ...See More
Dec 12, 2010


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