Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: Intellectual disability and Spelling Test Susie has an intellectual disability. She is placed in a self- contained class, but she has been participating in some general education classes. Susie's 4th grade general education teacher has required her to participate in spelling tests. Susie received a failing grade for the past 4 spelling tests. The teacher has decided to reduce the number of spelling words on Susie's list. She is only responsible for the single syllable words on the spelling list each week. Is this a good solution? What other solutions do you recommend? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) I believe the general education teacher has tried to resolve the issue by requiring a lesser number of spelling words and only those of minimal difficulty. However, I think a better solution would be to team with Susie's special education teacher to see what type of expectations would be more appropriate for her intellectual disability. The special education teacher is likely more experienced and holds more knowledge in trying to solve this type of issue. Additionally, the general education teacher could try to discuss the issue with Susie's parents to determine their feelings on the matter and to find out their wishes.