What does 1.5 extended time mean?

What does 1.5 extended time mean?

Extended Time Time and a half (1.5 time) means the student gets half again as much time as the rest of the class. For instance, if the rest of the class has 60 minutes to take an exam, the accommodated test would be 90 minutes.

Is assignment deadline flexibility an appropriate accommodation?

Some students have disabilities of an ongoing nature that may require flexibility regarding assignment deadlines. The Center for Disability Access and Resources (CDAR) recognizes that in some cases, allowing assignment extensions beyond those typically allowed in a course is a reasonable accommodation.

What is a soft deadline?

Some assignments may be set with a soft deadline, which means that individuals and teams can still revise, edit, and submit the assignment after the set deadline until the end of the course. This means you will have the opportunity to complete the peer evaluation even after the deadline passes.

What are accommodations in a lesson plan?

Accommodations allow a student to complete the same tasks as their non-LD peers but with some variation in time, format, setting, and/or presentation. The purpose of an accommodation is to provide a student with equal access to learning and an equal opportunity to show what he knows and what he can do.

What are some accommodations for gifted students?

Swicord says, “Within-classroom accommodations that respond to the varying needs of gifted students include curriculum compacting, self-instructional programs, learning packets or learning contracts, and advanced materials.”

How do you accommodate different learning styles in the classroom?

Visual

1. Use maps, flow charts, or webs to organize materials.
2. Highlight and color code books/notes to organize and relate material.
3. Have students pick out key words and ideas in their own writing and highlight them in different colors to clearly reveal organizational patterns.

What are the eight learning styles?

The 8 Learning Styles

• Visual (spatial) Learners.
• Aural (audio) Learners.
• Physical (tactile) Learners.
• Verbal Learners (aka Linguistic Learners)
• Logical (analytical) Learners.
• Social Learners (aka Linguistic Learners)
• Solo Learners.
• Natural/ Nature Learners.

How many types of learners exist in a classroom?

It’s generally accepted that there are seven different learning styles. While most of us fall across the spectrum of each of these styles, facilitating lessons that are engaging on all levels will give your students the best chance of success.