Another day in the wonderful life of EdieLovesMath… James is one of my reading students with ADHD. He was diagnosed as having dyslexia when he was a small child. He didn’t even know that it was a learning disability in reading. What he did know was that his parents took him out of “regular” school and…
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Common Core Reading for HS students? Yes, indeed.
The English Language Arts standard has 2 components: Literature and Informational Texts. They work in tandem, defining college and career readiness expectations. Guidelines are integrated by grade levels (9/10, 11/12). Informational Texts Cite strong and thorough evidence to support analysis of what the text explicitly says. Determine the meaning of words and phrases using context…
Common Core Math: What is it? Why should we care?
The Common Core initiative was directed toward public K-12 students in the US. In spite of public opinion, it was sponsored by the National Govenors Association (NGA) and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO). The objective was to identify what students should know at the end of each grade level. It’s further designed…
ADHD: Finding Academic Success by Overcoming Challenges
One of the most serious challenges faced by teens and young adults is regarding educational outcomes. High School Experience significantly higher retention rate (42%). More are suspended (60%). Highest drop-out rate (32%). College Fewer enter college (22%). Lower GPA (1.7). Lower graduation rate (5%). These intervention strategies remediate situations. Find a “good fit” for teachers/professors….
ADHD: Marked differences for teens and young adults (compared to childhood). National Institute of Mental Health (NIH)
Symptoms of ADHD associated with childhood continue into the teens and later years. While hyperactivity is often a landmark of elementary grades, inattentive symptoms are more associated with adolescents. It is more difficult to diagnose as they are not necessarily disruptive. More challenging period as academic demands mount. Restlessness may result in juggling multiple tasks….
Extended Time – The most common testing accommodation for students with ADHD. So what about it?
Extended time accommodations are given to students with disabilities who have significantly slower reading, writing, organizing, or processing. This typically results in 50% or 100% additional time allowed in testing situations. When used properly, it allows students to demonstrate their skills and amplify performance. They still require some level of automaticity (reading fluency). Students with…
Experiencing trouble with following directions? It might be auditory processing issues.
Auditory processing transfers sound into the ear and is then interpreted through mental processing. When delays occur, breakdowns result in difficulties in following verbal instructions. It can exasperate the ability of students with ADHD to filter out noise in the classroom. Maintain structure and routines. Provide preferential seating (front of the classroom). Present short, specific…
Do teens and young adults with learning disabilities and ADHD snooze while reading? Wake ’em up with active reading.
Active reading is a catalyst for critical thinking skills. It improves problem solving as well. It can be combined with notetaking strategies, improving retention and understanding of conceptual knowledge. Before reading strategies Ask “What is the topic?” Identify what you already know about the topic. Define unfamiliar words. During reading strategies Find the main idea/theme….
Say what? Does what you say go in one ear and out the other? Try listening comprehension strategies.
Listening comprehension is the ability to understand and make meaning of the spoken word. Listeners translate words that are heard and relate them to themselves in some way. These skills enable them to understand it, discuss it, and retell it using their own words. As abilities improve, proficiency grows and they become more effective communicators….
What is Executive Functioning? Organizing, getting things done. Here are strategies.
Executive functioning abilities (cognitive processing) are mental skills to get things done. They help people organize and act upon information. These abilities are often a struggle for teens and young adults with ADHD. Planning Remembering things Paying attention Allowing someone to juggle multiple tasks These challenges become obstacles in completing tasks both in and outside…