I work with young adults in a workplace training program and believe that one of them is dyslexic based on his writing and test taking abilities. He refuses to admit to a problem but he is doing so poorly on his tests that he may fail the course. Are there any "generic" test-taking tips that I can pass along to him?
2006-12-01 05:27:13 · 2 answers · asked by corabeem 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Standards & Testing
in general, for a student to help themselves do their best on a test:
GET ENOUGH SLEEP THE NIGHT BEFORE
that's huge
sit in the very front of the class
avoid caffeine
specifically for dyslexia: offer to read the test questions to him
But as a teacher, I don't like doing too much WITHOUT BEING ASKED, If the student will not face their 'shortcomings' I should NOT compensate for them, its unfair to this student and all the other students
2006-12-01 05:38:00 · answer #1 · answered by mike c 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generic test-taking tips include:
1. Answer the easier questions first, then return to the more difficult ones in whatever time remains.
2. Unless there is a penalty for guessing (and the proctor should inform the examinee if there is or isn't any such penalty) the examinee should answer all questions, even if he has to guess.
3. The examinee should read all directions carefully, and follow them carefully. Of course the person administering the test should give clear, concise instructions. When I administer tests (as a test examiner) I go over the directions as thoroughly as possible, and gloss over nothing.
If he actually does have a learning disability, he should request whatever accommodations are available. Administering the test in an oral format sounds good to me, if that's possible.
However, being a low achiever doesn't necessarily mean he has a learning disability.
2006-12-01 15:27:17 · answer #2 · answered by Mark A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋