Case Assignment
The Case Assignment for this course will be a 3-5 page essay (excluding cover page and references). You should use a minimum of 3-4 sources in your Case Assignment.
Student 2: Jacob is failing most of his middle school courses. The teachers seem to think he is incompetent and lazy. Jacob agrees with them. He is eager to drop out of school. Nothing in school seems to pertain to his real life.
1. Introduction with thesis statement (1 paragraph)
2. Describe the student and the problem (1/2 page)
3. Explain why you chose this student (1/4 page)
4. Choose 2 theories of motivation, explain each theory, and provide examples. Use research to support your answer. (1 page)
5. Explain how you can use these theories to motivate the student. Use research to support your answer. (1 page)
6. What three things would like this student to achieve? (1/2 page)
7. Conclusion (1 paragraph)

Case Assignment
The Case Assignment for this course will be a 3-5 page essay (excluding title page and reference page). You should use a minimum of 3-4 sources in your Case Assignment. Watch the following two (2)
YouTube videos regarding real world cases of capital punishment in individuals with Intellectual Disability (formerly Mental Retardation):
Democracy Now!. Ignoring Supreme Court Ruling, Texas Prepares to Execute Mentally Retarded Prisoner
Mindovermatter44. Man With IQ of 70 granted final hour stays in controversial execution in Georgia.

Write a research essay regarding the issue of capital punishment (death penalty) for people diagnosed with Intellectual Disability. In your paper, address the following issues:
What types of tests would you use for someone with Intellectual Disability and why? (Hint: The diagnosis requires two criteria.)
Who would ethically be allowed to test someone for Intellectual
Disability, including administering, scoring and interpreting test results?
What is so special about the score of 70 on an IQ test? What does this score in particular show us about someone’s intelligence compared with the general population?
Why would capital punishment in these cases be unconstitutional? Which amendment would it violate and why?
Comment on possible error in measurement with someone who scores slightly above or below the typical cutoff score of 70 on a standardized, validated intelligence test.
Discuss some of the reasons behind the both sides of the controversy regarding whether individuals diagnosed with ID should be eligible for capital punishment.

Case Assignment The Case Assignment for this course will be a 3-5...