Unmotivated

The student may:

• Seem lackluster, sluggish, emotionally flat

• Just sit in seat doing nothing when there is work to do

• Express no concern about incomplete work, grades, achievement

• Not care about classes, knowing subject matter, studying, tests, quizzes

• Only work when teacher is hovering over them telling them what to do or pushing them

• Need to be frequently reminded to stay on task and to remember assignments

• Have little facial or physical affect (often looks sad and unmoved by much)

• Not ask questions, volunteer, or participate

• Not appear to enjoy school

• Only come to school for social aspect

• Have frequent absences or frequent reports of illness

• Frequently skip classes or school

• Not make up missing work

• Fail to complete penalties

• Be unconcerned about being suspended or missing school

• Lack responsibility

• Fail to begin or finish tasks

• Not participate in pairs or groups

• Have others report they are not carrying their weight or doing their part

• Have an “I don’t care” or “Whatever” attitude

• Not get excited or seem incentivized by rewards, encouragement, praise, etc

• Be unconcerned with appearance and self care

• Be hanging out with bad crowd

YES

NO