Learners with dyslexia may demonstrate differences with the Visual Processing of words and numbers, often stemming from difficulties with Phonological Awareness, which can disrupt the process of Visual Attention.
Learners with dyslexia may demonstrate differences with the Visual Processing of words and numbers, often stemming from difficulties with Phonological Awareness, which can disrupt the process of Visual Attention.
Visual representations allow learners to exhibit what they know and can do in alternative ways that can support Working Memory during problem solving and retention of information in Long-term Memory.
Developers can build in prompts for short mindfulness breaks at regular intervals and also provide learners with the choice of pausing their work to take a break.
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Song, K..H., & Coppersmith, S.A. (2020). Working toward linguistically and culturally responsive math teaching through a year-long urban teacher training program for English learners. Journal of Urban Mathematics Education, 13(2), 60-86.
Providing tools so learners can choose to listen supports individual strengths and needs.
Manipulatives are effective when learners are able to understand that concrete objects can represent abstract ideas, a developmental milestone often achieved by second grade.
Hudson, T. (2017). Six strategies to reach, teach, and close math gaps for Latino English language learners in elementary and middle school. Bellevue, WA: DreamBox Learning.
The power of Social Supports extends to learning: a learner's perception of the strength of the support they have is a key contributor to their emotional and academic success..
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