IF A STUDENT HAS......

YOU CAN TRY.....

• usually average to above average intelligence
• good recall of factual information
• areas of difficulty include poor problem solving, comprehension problems and difficulty with abstract concepts
• Often strong in word recognition and may learn to read very early, but difficulty with comprehension
• May do well at mathematical computations, but have difficulty with problem solving

• Don't assume that the student has understood simply because he/she can re-state the information
• Be as concrete as possible in presenting new concepts and abstract material
• Use activity-based learning where possible
• Use graphic organizers such as semantic maps
• Break down tasks into smaller steps or present it another way
• Provide direct instruction as well as modeling
• show examples of what is required
• Use outlines to help student take notes and organize and categorize information
• Avoid verbal overload
• Capitalize on strengths, e.g., memory
• Do not assume that they have understood what they have read &endash; check for comprehension, supplement instruction and use visual supports