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A pop quiz is an unannounced, graded assessment given without prior notice, often used to check whether students are keeping up with assigned material. Pop quizzes are usually given in the hopes of having a class keep current on learning.
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My daughter is starting third grade and has been identified as being at risk for dyslexia. She’s currently going through Response to Intervention (RTI) and not getting Tier 3 support. What do you think about after school tutoring? Will that be enough?
By Margaret Rooke For the past ten years, I’ve been listening to children, teens, and others with dyslexia. It’s been a fascinating journey, teaching me what can help them do well and what leaves them struggling. It’s shown me how we can all be that adult supporting a young person with dyslexia – it can cost nothing, and it can change lives. I’ve written books to allow children and teenagers to tell others what they know and to help them feel less alone. My latest is for young children: Meet the Dyslexia Club! The Amazing Talents, Skills and Everyday Life of Children with Dyslexia. For this I’ve created young characters who talk about their lives, with many of their words coming from real children […]
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A teacher writes, “I have a new student who transferred from a public charter school. She has an IEP accommodation for a calculator use for anything involving math calculations. But I’m wondering whether providing a calculator is changing standards? Is she learning how to use a calculator rather than learning how to do math? Where do we draw the line?” I’m glad you asked this question. I think more teacher and parents ask themselves this question than you may realize. Dyscalculia is one of the least recognized “specific learning disabilities.” In the past ten years, there’s been a revolution in our understanding of the scientific basis of dyscalculia, but in day-to-day practice, there’s remarkably little in the way of practical guidance for both teachers and […]
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Whether you’re a student who is just starting high school or preparing to transition to college, there are three important skills to cultivate: SELF-KNOWLEDGE First, there is self-knowledge. – What do you know about how you learn best? – What interests you the most? It may not be the class where you’re doing the best. Performance may be related to factors like the capabilities of the teacher or how knowledge is tested. – Looking back on your time in school, have there been any things that stand out? Classes or activities outside of class that you loved? – Are there any role models in your life? What do you like about what they do and how they live their lives? – What are your strengths […]
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We were asked: How can I modify the curricula for dyslexic students without compromising standards? MODIFICATIONS VS. ACCOMODATIONS Usually, when 504s or IEPs are discussed, accommodations are mentioned more often than modifications. Accommodations refer to changes in the way students access content and demonstrate what they know. So for instance, an accommodation for dyslexic students might include extra time, the option to use text-to-speech, or a human reader for tests so that assessment more accurately reflect what students know. Modifications, on the other hand are changes in the content of the curriculum, homework, or what a student is expected to learn. Examples of modifications in a curriculum for dyslexic students might include fewer problems, an option to use spellcheck and a word processor for […]
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Like non-dyslexic students, there can be a wide variations that exist between how students enjoy group activities. In general, extroverts love group activities, while introverts less so. But there are benefits from the selection of some activities that especially benefit dyslexic students. CREATE A POSITIVE CLASSROOM CULTURE FOR DIFFERENT LEARNERS First of all, it’s helpful to have a classroom culture that allows flexibility in learning and accepting of differences. Students can be encouraged to take a different approach while solving problems and demonstrating knowledge. A discussion about differences in learning at the beginning of the year can make students who know they learn differently, feel more welcome. Some teachers may also model their openness to solving problems or learning a different way. Offering students options […]
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With all the demands that teachers face regarding classroom management, and the pressures getting students up to speed in reading and math, dyslexic students may find themselves experiencing additional stress from common classroom practices. We now know that as a group, dyslexic children are more emotionally reactive than their classroom peers (UCSF research). In addition, we know that over half of dyslexic adults experience symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder when returning to school settings as parents. In the the Dyslexia at School study from Dyslexic Advantage, 43% of parents surveyed reported that their student was punished because of dyslexia-related challenges. What were some the punishments recorded? – given extra homework – physical seclusion (work in hallway or closet) – singled out in classroom […]
