Question regarding a 10th grader with ADD?

Question

My stepson has ADD and takes a form of Ritalin. He is a bright boy and self motivated. He never has to be told to do his schoolwork. He seeks tutoring on his own. He makes almost straight A's in participation and homework, but he makes too many F's on quizzes and tests. He is borderline failing in Spanish, but passing everything else with B's and C's.
He is even having trouble passing his written exam for a learner's permit to drive and I know that he knows the material.
I know that he could be an A/B student if only he could take quizzes and tests. I don't want to stress him by trying to get too involved, he enjoys his independence, but I'm concerned that he isn't going to pass Spanish this year.
What can I do to help him do better on quizzes and exams?

Answer 1

If he wants to he can practice quizzes/exams. If and only if he wants too.
This has nothing to do with having or not having ADD/ADHD. I say this because I have ADHD. Some people are just no good with quizzes/exams.
Your kid will have to do this on his own. It is a known fact that people with add/ADHD are bright people with a slight problem with in the box teaching as with these public schools these days. Give him a alternative learning style quiz/exam and I bet he passes with flying colors. This should not be the kids problem it is the lack of education on the educators part.
Crap of course rolls down hill and goes straight onto the student which I feel is not right.
If you are worried about his education get him tested outside the public education box.

Answer 2

go to this website...it has a questionairre to !st...find out if you are ADD...@nd test will tell you what type as there are I believe 6 different ones.. then a doctor should be able to help pinpoint the problem...

amenclinic.com

(go to the bottom of the 1st page...you will see where to go for the free test...

Answer 3

You could try to see if they will let him take the quizes by himself.

Answer 4

try to go see a doctor.