1-2) It is my belief that the student falling asleep in the back of my class is very tired. I believe he must work late or not get enough sleep at night, which is why it is difficult for him to stay awake in class. I ask to observe him in his natural environment and discover that he works a graveyard shift and does not get enough sleep during the day. I ask the student to get a minimum of 8 hours of sleep per day to see if there is a change in alertness. After a few days of receiving more rest the student is able to participate more in class. He still is quiet but at least is more involved.
2) It is possible while doing my observation that I learn that the student has classes during all times of the day and is not able to get consecutive hours of sleep. As a result he gets broken sleep and is restless, which leads him to fall asleep during class.
3) The student could be diagnosed as a troubled sleeper and may have narcolepsy. This would enable him to sleep at random times beyond his control.
By: Kelly Morales-Barry
What is your untestable hypothesis?
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