Strategies that you would use to teach measurement to a group of students with learning disabilities

Identify 2 strategies that you would use to teach measurement to a group of students with learning disabilities (ESE). Describe your strategies in two sentences. Tell how you would assess the ESE students in one sentence.

Full Answer Section

     
  1. Visualization and Storytelling: Incorporate pictures, diagrams, and short stories where measurement plays a role. This visual and narrative approach can make the concept more relatable and engaging for students with learning disabilities.

Assessment: Observe students' ability to complete tasks using non-standard and standard measurement tools, focusing on their progress in accurately measuring objects and applying measurement concepts to solve problems.

 

Sample Answer

     
  • Hands-on Activities and Manipulatives: Use concrete objects like linking cubes, rulers with marked increments, and measuring cups to allow students to experience measurement through physical manipulation. This helps connect abstract concepts to real-world applications.

  • Visualization and Storytelling: Incorporate pictures, diagrams, and short stories where measurement plays a role. This visual and narrative approach can make the concept more relatable and engaging for students with learning disabilities.