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Thanks, folks.
Of course there are long term needs for this kid that I can't do much about, but the obvious short term need that I can help with is to get him on track with his classes.
How do I persuade him to actually write down answers on tests? I don't want to be a drill sergeant because it could backfire; I want to be supportive.
I've thought of giving him practice tests and making it a game; being competitive with him myself (who can answer faster, you or me), etc., as well as actually trying to ask probing questions. I'm sure there are strategies others have used; I'm just not that familiar with this kind of problem.
Thanks freeload, I'll be looking forward to hearing your wife's opinion. My wife is also at a loss.
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