Instructional strategies to consider during math
- Pay attention to the use of vertical vs. horizontal problem set up.
- Provide ample space for writing problems.
- Provide visual cues for spatial and sequential tasks.
- Provide graph paper to organize rows and columns for computation problems.
- Present math problems vertically not horizontally.
- Have student copy math problems with a colored marker, but work them in pencil.
- Fold paper to provide quadrants within which specific tasks are to be accomplished.
- Provide visual aids, such as number lines, wall charts, unifix cubes.
- Diagram key elements of the task and distinguish using different colors.
- Provide pre-copied information to increase speed of task completion.
- Allow the use of tools and aids. (consider the learning, what are they learning process or fluency. Adjust according to the task.
When presenting information teachers should remember
· Use brief, clear, concise language and familiar vocabulary.
· Shortened written instructions using simple sentences.
· Speak slowly; pause between phrases and sentences.
· Repeat oral directions frequently.
· Require student to repeat expectations to demonstrate understanding.
· Check for comprehension by having the student paraphrase information.
· Ensure understanding before introducing new information.
· Encourage student to ask for clarification.
· Break down multiple step tasks.
· Pair oral instruction with demonstrations, models or pictures.
· Present sequential information vertically rather than horizontally.
· Use numbered lists instead of bullet points.
· Highlight key information, underline key words, enlarge print.
· Use arrows noting where to start, and in what direction to proceed.
· Use multiple modalities – movement, touch, etc.
· Use brief, clear, concise language and familiar vocabulary.
· Shortened written instructions using simple sentences.
· Speak slowly; pause between phrases and sentences.
· Repeat oral directions frequently.
· Require student to repeat expectations to demonstrate understanding.
· Check for comprehension by having the student paraphrase information.
· Ensure understanding before introducing new information.
· Encourage student to ask for clarification.
· Break down multiple step tasks.
· Pair oral instruction with demonstrations, models or pictures.
· Present sequential information vertically rather than horizontally.
· Use numbered lists instead of bullet points.
· Highlight key information, underline key words, enlarge print.
· Use arrows noting where to start, and in what direction to proceed.
· Use multiple modalities – movement, touch, etc.