underachievers

In an attempt to gain lowered expectations and extra time for tests, Edward fakes a special education designation and finds out some surprising things about himself.

" ... provides an instructional playbook for increasing student confidence and agency in the daily flow of classroom life..."--Back cover.

Offers high school educators strategies and ideas for connecting with students who may be at risk for failing or dropping out, including tips for improving the school climate in ways that foster student support and create a supportive school-wide environment.

"With 'Doing Poorly on Purpose', veteran educator James R. Delisle dispels the negative associations and stereotypes connected to underachievement. By focusing on smart kids who get poor grades--not because they're unable to do better in school but because they don't want to--Delisle presents a snapshot of underachievement that may look far different from what you envision it to be"--Provided by publisher.

Why are the smart, perceptive boys struggling at school? Filled with reassurance and support, this book has heart-warming true stories, take-action checklists and over 200 helpful tips.

Powerful research-based strategies to turn around struggling adolescent students The achievement gap is widening and more teens than ever are struggling in school. The latest research shows not only that brains can change, but that teachers and other providers have the power to boost students' effort, focus, attitude, and even IQs.

Andrew, a thirty-two-year-old longtime undergraduate who cannot hold a job, gets married and embarks on an attempt to get his life together, but the real test of adult responsibility comes when Isabel dies and he must take charge of her sons and fifteen-year-old foster daughter--a challenge fraught with temptation.

An illustrated guide to ways of improving study habits with suggestions for writing creative papers, making speeches, doing research, getting good grades, and time management.