Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Go Back                 Case Posted on October 15, 2014 11:15 pm Add to Favorites Kathryn Still Reps: 88 Testing Accomodations Their is student in my class that has a slight learning disability. This student is in all co-teaching classes, does their work, and answers questions correctly when called on. However their test scores are failing and they don't ask for help when they are confused. What else can we do to help them understand the material and show that on assessments?                 Submit a Possible Solution Please read response(s) below (if any) before posting your solution.                 Solution 1 Posted October 15, 2014 11:18 pm GyNuny Reps: 90 Maybe implement a method where the student can ask for help during assessments without causing a big scene. He/she could have something on the desk that they simply flip to a particular color if the assessment is not understood. Also, assessments can be given in a different format so that the student can be successful. Votes: +4 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 2 Posted October 15, 2014 11:31 pm Jody Carter Reps: 95 First, create a non-verbal signal for the student to let you know that he or she does not understand. Frequently explain that making mistakes especially in the area of mathematics is a very powerful way to learn. Next, try using alternative assessments that appeal to student interests and that are closer to the students' abilities but meets curriculum requirements. It could also be that the student may need testing accommodations such as frequent monitored breaks or extended time. Begin to use these in your instructional assignments to analyze their effect. In the end, try student interviews after testing to get a better feel of what the student did not understand. Votes: +4 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 3 Posted October 15, 2014 11:46 pm syQase Reps: 118 First of all I suggest that the student take a learning inventory assessment that helps identify the student's learning style. After determining the student's learning style give the student an alternative assessment that addresses his learning style. You may also consider giving this student his/her assessments one on one, possibly with a paraprofessional or the other co-teacher. Finally, I suggest that this student may need to take their assessments in a different setting away from the other students. Votes: +2 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 4 Posted October 17, 2014 5:20 pm Vypysy Reps: 101 There are two areas to address with this student. First, classroom testing accommodations should be used which relate to the recommendations of the school psychologist. Small group, extended time, and read aloud are possible accommodations for this student. The next factor which should be considered is the rigor of the curriculum. If the student does their work and answers the questions in class correctly then they should be passing the test. A disconnect between what is taught and what is measured could be the cause of the deficiencies. Votes: +1 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 5 Posted October 16, 2014 1:06 pm VyQyte Reps: 101 Maybe a testing accommodation should be oral reading of the test. Sometimes students like this have test anxiety and need to test to be read to them to calm down. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 6 Posted October 17, 2014 11:22 pm vyPety Reps: 105 There could be a correlation with which teacher is asking the questions and which teacher is preparing the tests. Are these teachers working together to ensure that they are on the same level? If not, I would recommend that they start planning together ASAP! Second, if the student is not performing on tests, that can be data presented at meetings, whether it be an RTI meeting or a parent conference to determine future accommodations for this student. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Submit a Possible Solution Please read response(s) below (if any) before posting your solution.