1/9/2019
Topic:
Students with Disabilities
patricia longo
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I am a math elementary school teacher. I recently had a student with visual impairment. I needed to make sure the student sat at a table at the front of the room when I taught whole group but I also printed out slides of my power point instruction so that he could see what I was teaching better and make notes on his paper. I also had enlarged copies of tests. Finally and most importantly, I used manipulatives that he could touch and feel to understand concepts. |
1/9/2019
Topic:
Tools And Strategies
patricia longo
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A strategy that I use often is using graphic organizers. My school has adopted Thinking Maps and each grade level is required to use them with instruction. They are good ways for my students to organize their thoughts and usually helps them retain steps to a problem or other content information. Peer partnering is excellent to use when I pair up my students who have disabilities with those who are on level. I use a 360 approach to skill building in my math class as students work around the room solving problems. It helps when students can help each other learn. |
1/9/2019
Topic:
Assessment of Learning
patricia longo
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I frequently use 360 math approach to assessment. This involves students walking around the room to solve problems. This is useful for those students who are ADHD. They are able to show what they know without having to sit in one place. Instead of them concentrating on having to sit still and get the answers correct, they are able to move freely. Another way I assess my students is through Plickers cards. Students are not pressured if they don't get the correct answer because only the teacher can see the responses. |