Accommodations for Sandra and Lee:
Lee: Her strengths are evolved around math, but the project that is assigned in this unit requires creativity which is a weakness of Lee's. An accommodation would be to place her into a group with members that enjoy being creative but might not quite understand the mathematical concepts. These students can create an excellent project if they can learn to incorporate their strengths into the project's design and implementation.
Sandra: Sandra's strengths involve her memory, working well with others, and her computer skills. Her weaknesses involve the comprehension of concepts and the completion of homework. Prior to making accommodations, the teacher might need to figure out what is keeping her from completing her homework. If she does not complete her homework because she does not understand the material, then there are a few accommodations that can be useful. Graphic organizers would be a great technique to help Sandra learn how to solve problems with multiple steps. The emphasis on major points during the lecture could be given to Sandra prior to the lesson to give her a better idea of what information is most important for her to understand. Also, guided notes might help her understand the concepts and learn how to solve the examples given in class. She can then use these guided notes to complete her homework.
Sandra: Sandra's strengths involve her memory, working well with others, and her computer skills. Her weaknesses involve the comprehension of concepts and the completion of homework. Prior to making accommodations, the teacher might need to figure out what is keeping her from completing her homework. If she does not complete her homework because she does not understand the material, then there are a few accommodations that can be useful. Graphic organizers would be a great technique to help Sandra learn how to solve problems with multiple steps. The emphasis on major points during the lecture could be given to Sandra prior to the lesson to give her a better idea of what information is most important for her to understand. Also, guided notes might help her understand the concepts and learn how to solve the examples given in class. She can then use these guided notes to complete her homework.
Differentiated Instruction:
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Direct Instruction: Learning Contracts- an agreement between the student and teacher, can help students that need to work at a slower pace
Concept Development or Attainment: Tiered assignments- have students work with others that work at the same pace. If needed, have certain groups work on a different amount or level of problem.
Cooperative Learning: Learning Centers- partner students up with others that have similar learning styles or needs (some groups will vary on learning needs so that there will be a leader to help assist the other student throughout the activity).
Choice (Vocabulary Acquisition): Using vocabulary to tie curriculum together/independent study- students are able to expand the vocabulary to instances that they hear the words outside of math class. This allows students to explore their own interests, culture, media, and other facets of their lives.
Concept Development or Attainment: Tiered assignments- have students work with others that work at the same pace. If needed, have certain groups work on a different amount or level of problem.
Cooperative Learning: Learning Centers- partner students up with others that have similar learning styles or needs (some groups will vary on learning needs so that there will be a leader to help assist the other student throughout the activity).
Choice (Vocabulary Acquisition): Using vocabulary to tie curriculum together/independent study- students are able to expand the vocabulary to instances that they hear the words outside of math class. This allows students to explore their own interests, culture, media, and other facets of their lives.