I remember many students who couldn t care less whether they passed or failed. They would often say that their parents didn t care and neither did they. The teachers would try to encourage them, show their support, but because it didn t come from home they didn t care. No one had ever placed the faith in these students that they could amount to something more. For them the failing grade was absolutely no punishment.
Teachers can make a difference in every life they touch.
It is critical to never give up on a low achiever. They may just be looking for someone to believe in them for once.