A Student in Your Class Seems to Take Longer to Respond

question 8

Short Answer

A student in your class seems to take longer to respond in writing on tasks he is asked to do during class time. He also writes much briefer responses and often uses very short, simple words. His reading level is at the range expected. With what skill might this student be struggling?

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Definitions:

Promissory Estoppel

A legal principle that prevents a party from withdrawing a promise made to another party, if the latter has reasonably relied on that promise to their detriment.

Hamer v. Sidway

A landmark case in contract law regarding forbearance as consideration, where a promise not to do something can be as legally binding as a promise to do something.

Unforeseen Circumstances

Situations or events that could not have been predicted or expected, often leading to disruptions in agreements or plans.

Preexisting Duty Rule

A legal principle stating that an existing contractual obligation cannot serve as consideration for a new contract.