Through assessments of the children's reading and mathematic abilities, I realized that many of the students were performing below their grade levels; this was evident in their low standardized test scores. I was given only three months to help the students improve their test scores and overall abilities. ... And, in order to combat their occasional defiance, I began using fun and creative activities that emphasized the same skills that we were trying to work on. ...

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