23. Make certain that the student's knowledge of a particular skill is being assessed rather than the student's ability to read directions, instructions, etc. Reading directions, instructions, etc., to the student can increase success.Do I think this has anything to do with the essay that Phoebe wrote and was graded a zero on? Perhaps that she struggles to understand directions? You bet I do. It was something noted in her meeting by myself as well as this year, and last year's, teachers.
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On a crazy note, this AM, Phoebe had a total meltdown. She put off her math fast fact studying too late in the week, to the point of having to do it the morning of the test. She freaked. So, we're still working with her frustrations. It is hard, we know she can do the math, SHE knows she can do the math, but when she loses it over struggling to read it/focus on it, she shuts down.
The positive? We have two weeks to work on reading and math. (**wrings hands evilly, "BWA ha ha ha ha"**)