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Re: Poor fine motor skills--how to assess fairly?

From: Aaron and Jennifer (THEGREEN99)
Date: Sat Jan 22 2000 - 10:34:27 PST

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        When I was talking with my principal about how I adjust to student
    abilities, I mentioned the student with the burns. (His scarring is at least
    five years old and severe. He has a lot of issues, partly because the
    scarring is on his hands and his face.) I told the principal that I would
    hold the ruler while the student drew a straight line. To me it seemed like
    nothing. He can't physically hold a ruler straight and draw at the same
    time. I watched him. And watched him get upset and frustrated. And then give
    up.
        The response was that I was basically baby-ing the student. The student
    was lying to me and I was being taken for a fool, according to the
    principal. This angered me for many reasons. I felt it was a little action
    on my part to make his project go a little easier. At least he was trying
    then.
        This is why I ask. I don't want to get a bad review because I help
    students a little more than is expected, due to circumstances. Most of the
    time I follow the "close the door and do what it is necessary" policy, but I
    am concerned because I may not be able to do that.

    Jennifer in Michigan 

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