My son is having a hard time in school. He is having problem putting things on paper. He know it.?

Question

The problem is he cant put it on paper. We go over spelling words ever day he can sound it out, but when it comes to the test when he needs to spell it out it doesnt come out but 1/2 way. He will pass the part of reading the word even putting it correctly in a sentence. I dont understand I just want to know if there is anyone w/ kids out there that have the same problems

Answer 1

How old is he? How does he perform on standardized tests? Have you spoken with his teacher/teachers? How about the counselor? Does he wear glasses? Have you had his hearing and eyes checked recently?

There are many different things to look at. Here in Indiana, if a parent requests to have their child tested, by law, the school has a certain time frame that it has to be completed within. The parent just has to make sure that the request is in writing.

I would begin by expressing your concerns with his teacher/teachers. If you are not satisfied with that, you may want to think about having him tested.

Good luck to you.

Answer 2

Actually I don't have a kid with that problem...I have had many. I'm a elementary school teacher, and my first suggestion is that you take hi to a doctor to be checked for problems where the most common is dilexia. Sometimes, kids of young age tend to unconsciously recognize this problem and correct it when reading, but it is a whole different matter when it comes to writing as it is processed in a different part of the brain. It is a simple test, and if it's negative, then you'll sleep better because maybe he's just afraid of taking test, and needs some encouragement...however, if it's positive, the sooner you start correcting the problem the easier it will be.
There are students who are terrified of taking tests...sometimes, asking the teacher to give the test orally can help him relax and if he really knows it, then he'll pass no doubt.

Answer 3

You may want to have him evaluated for learning disabilities. This sounds like my husband, and he has moderate dyslexia. He is really good about using words, but the letters just don't always come together for him when he writes. When a person has dyslexia, their eyes don't seem to see what the correct orientation of letters should be when writing or reading. He probably sees the first and last letters, then guesses at the word. I'd be checking him when he reads words more than 2 syllables long. He may see "corrected" when the word is "collected", etc. He may also jumble letters, like spelling "dabble" as "baddle" or "bdable", etc.

Answer 4

Your son need to study in good environment. studying doesn't mean read however. its good if read in proper sittin position and create a environment as if it is exam arround( i.e. silence, ...) let him take a deep breath before goin to write exams it will make him fresh and he may do well ....

Answer 5

that happens to me. sometimes, I'll know the word like i invented it while i study, but while my test is in front of me, i blank out. sometimes, i have to pretend that I'm studying the word again. you should try it w/ your son. hope it works.

Answer 6

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