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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We had this issue x2. I think it helps to figure out what the core reason for rushing is. A few things we tried at one time or another with our kids:

1. Asked the teacher to write SLOW DOWN in red at the top of each page. It helped when the teacher remembered.

2. Explained the first one finished is probably not going to get a good grade or score.

3. Had teachers remind our kids that they had extra time and had them say “are you sure you’re finished?” Or “do you want to look it over one more time?” when work was being turned in.

4. Had the accommodation that they be tested in small groups outside class with others getting extra time. They realized they could take the extra time to check work or they’d just be bored sitting and waiting.

One of our kids has ADHD. She takes all the time allowed now that she’s in high school. Part of that is she is finally motivated to want to do well. Partly she eventually made the connection that she scored better when she slowed down. But I think a big part is that her medication helps with the impulsiveness.

Our other kid has LD. He thought he would look “dumb” if he didn’t finish quickly. He also admitted that he just wanted it to be over with because it was so unpleasant. In middle school he figured out that he could turn his grades around by working more slowly. Our issue now is he is a perfectionist and spends too much time. We can’t win. [/quote]

Consider buying the teacher a rubber stamp and stamp pad for the “Slow Down” reminder. [/quote]

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