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Post by mommy007 on Nov 7, 2003 6:15:15 GMT -5
My son's teacher takes 5 points off a test for forgeting to put his name on it. Its happened a few times now. Yesterday he did a test in English class and got a 95!! I was happy for him, but it would have been 100 if he had written his name.
I know he needs to do this . . . I just wish his grades did not suffer! I want his grades to reflect his skills not his lack of ability -
Any suggestions on how I can get him to remember?
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Post by Veronika on Nov 7, 2003 8:41:47 GMT -5
My 12 yr old son has the same problem, but the teacher doesn't take marks off when he forgets. He's just very happy that he did the work, and knows that the sheet with no name belongs to Johnathon.
Does your child doodle on his work? If so tell him to doodle his name instead of little drawings? Or hand him a sheet at home, just for practice and everytime you hand him a sheet, make sure the first thing he does is write his name on it. Maybe he'll get the hang of it.
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Post by adhdtimes4 on Nov 7, 2003 8:46:32 GMT -5
Our boys ALL still forget occasionally, but we've tried to get them to form a habit of 'get the paper, write your name.'
Another thing we've tried for homework and classwork is to provide a supply of paper with the 'name spot' highlighted with a highlighter. When they begin a new page, they see the highlighted area and it serves as a reminder.
When I substitute teach, I often say, "I see children who have remembered to head their papers correctly" about five times until everyone actually does it. But I'm only a sub; the regular teachers have so many other things to take care of...
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Post by Denise110 on Nov 7, 2003 9:15:07 GMT -5
 My dd is in first grade. Her teacher counts points off on her spelling test if she doesn't write in the lines properly. This makes me mad. She spelled the word right, but one letter might not have been perfectly in the lines so she takes points. I've pointed out to the teacher that my dd might have that writting disorder (which the school is suppost to checking her for LD's but hasn't done it yet) but she tells me this is how they expect first graders to write but then she takes points.GHHHRRRR
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Post by HollyNTx on Nov 7, 2003 10:51:11 GMT -5
This is my son too.. I hardly ever see a paper with his name on it. I have often thought of buying his paper and then having his name put on each paper at the begining of school.. hehe.
Holly
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Post by Jorgy on Nov 7, 2003 11:05:46 GMT -5
I have been dealing with this problem with my 11 yr old for 3 yrs now. Not only does he forget his name but forgets to do his homework and forgets to turn it in. He is disorganized and a slob. I have tried various things to help him through the years but nothing worked as I was the only one interested in helping him. This year in 5th grade he has a new teacher that is wonderful! All the kids have an assignment book that must be signed by a parent every night. If this is done all week there is a reward at the end of the week from the teacher. Each day if this is not signed he loses 5 min of recess. If all assignments from the whole class are turned in on time the class recieves points toward a pizza party. Needless to say he is turning EVERYTHING in on time! I do not remind him or nag him. He has to do it on his own. I was told yesterday by the school principle that he made the honor roll for the first time!!!! I am so proud. The extra special part is that he did it himself. Kids can do it if you find a teacher willing and able to help. I am sooooo greatful to her! Sue
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Post by Linda on Nov 7, 2003 19:43:13 GMT -5
Sue,I am so happy he made the honor roll...It does so much for there self esteem  :-*You have every right to be proud :DGive him a extra hug tonight from me ;D |
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Post by TexasMom on Nov 8, 2003 0:21:23 GMT -5
I just asked my son who ALWAYS forgot to put his name on his papers what he would suggest. His suggestion was putting a note on the boy's desk reminding him to sign his name and taping it down.
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Post by adhdtimes4 on Nov 8, 2003 9:41:03 GMT -5
Linda's son has a good idea. My son's teacher last year (she has ADHD herself) had notes on several children's desk - things to take home, morning routine. It's a good life skill.
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Post by mommy007 on Nov 9, 2003 8:13:18 GMT -5
My son in in 5th grade - the teachers believe he needs to learn to do this stuff for himself becasue they say he will have to do this for himself in middleschool next year. They want him to be independent.
If he fails to put his name on the paper again I'm going to suggest the teacher start using a yellow highlighter on the top of his tests - as a reminder! It is in the IEP that the teachers hightlight important facts on tests - and if the name is important (and it is) than hightlight.
His math teacher does this on math tests and it has worked wonders. The language arts teacher is just not working the IEP the same way.
I'll wait for another instance and make a call to her.
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Post by adhdtimes4 on Nov 10, 2003 20:54:50 GMT -5
I was in my son's 5th grade classroom today and noticed that several of the children had little lists taped to their desks. One child had a list of what he was supposed to take home. And one child's said:
Name
File Number
Subject
Date
We're certainly not alone!
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Post by matjosjoloml on Nov 10, 2003 22:32:37 GMT -5
Taping a note on his desk may help as a reminder. Mine is remembering his name, but now, forgetting to cross his t's. We are getting there--baby steps. We have just started a checklist with all the things he needs to remember on a daily basis, such as turning in homework, writing down assignments, gathering homework materials and getting it to his backpack. It will be laminated and taped to his desk. He'll be able to check off items with a dry erase marker, so it can be used over everyday. He was excited about the system because the teacher wouldn't have to remind him. Tells you something, doesn't it.
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Post by sierra on Nov 11, 2003 0:55:04 GMT -5
Li'l Sprout missed credit for some math homework assignments because he not only forgot to put his name on them. He didn't notice that his weren't passed back out with the rest of the kids work. There was a no-name file he could have checked but he didn't.
Well he lost a few points at the beginning of the semester but he got into the groove after that. B+ in math overall for the semester.
He's in 6th grade now. Don't expect this problem to disappear once and for all. Seems like we go through the first term every school year.
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Post by Jenn on Nov 12, 2003 13:35:00 GMT -5
Mikie's FIRST grade teacher won't help him remember his stuff. Said he is too old for that. I even put a sticky note on his reading book yesterday morn and the reading book from her didn't come home nor did his phonics reader yet the Sp Ed reading book came home. Gee, I wonder who wants him do great. His home room teacher or the Resource teacher? It makes me soo sick that she won't help him remember. Y'all remind me when April and May get's closer to have his IEP state reminders about making sure he has his books needed. Age don't matter when it comes to ADHD and maybe LD children.
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Post by Honeysmom on Nov 12, 2003 16:09:53 GMT -5
I have notes everywhere! I have to put the calandar up in front of the toilet, so I am sure to look at it.  I have a note on my dashboard next to my speedometer that says BC. (birth control, and we would not want to forget that!!) There is a note on my stove by the clock that says applesauce, so I don't forget Honeys meds. If my house ever burns down or a strong wind comes by and blows away my notes I am in big trouble!!  |
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