https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071 15 Resources to Support Struggling Learners in the General Education Math, Social Studies and Science Classroom en-us 2023-02-22 19:04:08 UTC 2023-03-28 16:15:42 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f9ee.png aus04607 https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2491620665 Richard Blankman lists 9 strategies to help plan lessons for struggling math students and provides examples of when it can be used. ]]> 2023-02-22 19:13:21 UTC https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2491620665 aus04607 https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2491627643 This research article describes how the Cover-Copy-Compare strategy can be an effective and evidence-based method to increase students' math skills with or without disability.

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Joseph, L. M., Konrad, M., Cates, G., Vajcner, T., Eveleigh, E., & Fishley, K. M. (2012). A meta‐analytic review of the cover‐copy‐compare and variations of this self‐management procedure. Psychology in the Schools, 49(2), 122-136.]]> 2023-02-22 19:19:40 UTC https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2491627643 aus04607 https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2491630758 This free program can help students develop fluency in math skills, and serve as an alternative method for instruction.]]> 2023-02-22 19:22:08 UTC https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2491630758 aus04607 https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2491634365 ictgames features numerous math games for early learners to help visualize math concepts. Many of these games provide an alternative means of displaying basic math concepts in an engaging way for students who are interested in more game based instruction.]]> 2023-02-22 19:25:10 UTC https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2491634365 aus04607 https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2491646056 Although this video was recorded 11 years ago, this teacher demonstrates using group/stations as an alternative means to providing math instruction. Here students are grouped into various math projects and have the opportunity to show their learning in different ways. They are also encouraged to engage and collaborate with their peers to help strengthen their learning.]]> 2023-02-22 19:34:21 UTC https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2491646056 aus04607 https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2491656707 Erin provides examples on how you can use a Task Analysis to teach students with Autism how to subtract numbers.]]> 2023-02-22 19:43:53 UTC https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2491656707 aus04607 https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2491663903 Randy Ewart breaks down and explains how Task Analysis can be used for other concepts in math for students with Autism. He provides examples and suggestions on how math problems can be broken down to provide further instruction to students with Autism.]]> 2023-02-22 19:50:58 UTC https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2491663903 aus04607 https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2491691231 SplashLearn is free for teachers and combines math instruction and games together. The site emphasizes it's ability to not only provide math problems in a way that is engaging, but also in a way that allows students multiple ways to solve a problem.]]> 2023-02-22 20:17:04 UTC https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2491691231 aus04607 https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2491708015 This video starts as an introduction and stepping stone for setting the stage on how to introduce math interventions within the classroom.]]> 2023-02-22 20:35:41 UTC https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2491708015 aus04607 https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2491710950 This site offers free virtual math manipulatives to help students visualize mathematical concepts. This is a fantastic resource for virtual and distance learning as families may not have extra resources to provide their children with tangible manipulatives. Students in Tier 2 & 3 can use these visuals to gain a better understanding of various concepts.]]> 2023-02-22 20:38:55 UTC https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2491710950 aus04607 https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2491715141 This is an example of Math Talk being used in the classroom. Math Talk can help build metacognitive strategies and get students thinking and planning about the strategies they use when dealing with mathematical problems.]]> 2023-02-22 20:44:06 UTC https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2491715141 aus04607 https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2491718504 This video provides examples of strategies you can use when teaching mathematics with Autism. They use manipulatives and different ways of displaying math concepts and ideas. One great thing I love about this video is that they remind educators to use and give social praise for correct responses.]]> 2023-02-22 20:48:11 UTC https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2491718504 aus04607 https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2491722320 This site shows an example of using DTT in a group setting to build math fluency. This can be targeted and tailored to individual students with ASD, whereby they are shown flashcards and given multiple opportunities to practice their skills.]]> 2023-02-22 20:52:22 UTC https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2491722320 aus04607 https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2491724154 This is an example of visual worksheets that can be utilized for teaching mathematical concepts to students with Autism. Students' interests can be taken into account and incorporated into the worksheet themselves to help motivate and build engagement.]]> 2023-02-22 20:54:32 UTC https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2491724154 aus04607 https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2491727185 This site has a plethora of resources for brainstorming math interventions within the classroom. They list several interventions and provide descriptions, list materials that are required, and the steps to implement.]]> 2023-02-22 20:58:08 UTC https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2491727185 aus04607 https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2527364749 This article demonstrates different sample activities that can be applied to students with Autism that can support learning through other visual means.]]> 2023-03-22 15:29:04 UTC https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2527364749 aus04607 https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2527374170 This site contains a collection of science experiments that can be used in the classroom. Experiments are categorized by grade level and topics, allowing educators and students to find an experiment that is most appropriate for the student's current level. It also provides videos and visuals of the experiments to allow students an alternative way to interact with the material.]]> 2023-03-22 15:34:58 UTC https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2527374170 aus04607 https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2527377404 This site features interactive games for students as an alternative way to learn about chemistry, physics and biology. It does so in a gamified way to encourage motivation and retain engagement.]]> 2023-03-22 15:36:52 UTC https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2527377404 aus04607 https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2527381094 This site does incredible in providing answers to questions students may have, encouraging inquiry-based learning. It provides many visuals and easy to read articles, making it more accessible to a wider variety of students.]]> 2023-03-22 15:39:20 UTC https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2527381094 aus04607 https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2527386495 Although this video features a preschool classroom, the strategies of using play to engage students in Science concepts can be extremely useful for struggling students. Rather than confining activities to worksheets and textbooks, play allows students to manipulate hands on with objects, and naturally lead students' to their own discovery and inquiries, regardless of their reading levels and comprehension.]]> 2023-03-22 15:42:32 UTC https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2527386495 aus04607 https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2527390690 This classroom utilizes a MakerSpace to explore STEM and Science concepts. It uses peer grouping and team work to allow students to work together and collaborate on projects. The activities in the video are hands-on and encourage students to communicate and learn together.]]> 2023-03-22 15:45:11 UTC https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2527390690 aus04607 https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2527405986 A sample activity that can be used with students with autism. It has students visually sort objects while learning basic science concepts. ]]> 2023-03-22 15:54:10 UTC https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2527405986 aus04607 https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2527521186 This article targets students in special education, but can be specifically applied to students with Autism. Students with autism can benefit greatly from differentiated learning strategies, and being offered visual aids to supplement learning.]]> 2023-03-22 17:09:55 UTC https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2527521186 aus04607 https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2527524384 This free resource includes many picture sorts of vocabulary and concepts in Science which can be used to teach these topics to students with Autism in a visual manner.]]> 2023-03-22 17:12:04 UTC https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2527524384 aus04607 https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2527529033 This image serves as an example of how visuals can be incorporated to science experiments and procedures to allow it to become more accessible to students with autism.]]> 2023-03-22 17:15:10 UTC https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2527529033 aus04607 https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2527531852 NASA's Kids' Club is an interactive site that allow students to explore concepts regarding space. Students can find more information on specific topics, view videos, photos and even download apps that further supplement knowledge and encourage inquiry. ]]> 2023-03-22 17:17:12 UTC https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2527531852 aus04607 https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2527536733 National Geographic provides easy to read information to students, as well as videos and visuals to supplement content. Students will be able to engage with the information in various ways, and explore further by clicking on accompanying related links. They even feature experiments that can be replicated at home or in the classroom, and provide visual instructions of each step, step-by-step.]]> 2023-03-22 17:20:28 UTC https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2527536733 aus04607 https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2527541324 Bill Nye's website contains a collection of experiments that can easily be done both at home and within the classroom. Since it requires easy to find materials, it can be done in a 1:1 setting. The site also contains explanations of the processes involved in the experiment in an easy to read format.]]> 2023-03-22 17:23:21 UTC https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2527541324 aus04607 https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2527546111 PhET has created various interactive simulations that students can interact with. It allows student to explore scientific principles in a virtual way that is engaging, and encourages students to explore.]]> 2023-03-22 17:26:42 UTC https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2527546111 aus04607 https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2527551828 The Physics Classroom contains a variety of multimedia tools and resources to supplement concepts in Physics. It allows students to view video tutorials, animations of principles in physics, and test knowledge on practice questions.]]> 2023-03-22 17:30:34 UTC https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2527551828 aus04607 https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2535227698 This site contains a collection of interactive social studies lessons. Lessons include various multimedia resources, such as videos, interactive tables, and even sections where students are prompted and encouraged to take notes. ]]> 2023-03-28 15:21:47 UTC https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2535227698 aus04607 https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2535234487 Smithsonian has a collection of virtual tours, with some narrated, of their current and previous collections on display. These virtual tours are self-guided and allow the students to explore areas within the museum virtually, and encourage students to engage in inquiry.]]> 2023-03-28 15:26:31 UTC https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2535234487 aus04607 https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2535240124 Teaching History focuses on providing teaching strategies for teachers to encourage high quality lessons on Social Studies. They have specific resources for teaching English Language Learners, and guides and resources for the general education classroom. They also include lesson plan reviews, and demonstrate key components that is found in quality teaching.]]> 2023-03-28 15:30:09 UTC https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2535240124 aus04607 https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2535245498 The Library of Congress has a collection of different media, documents and photos that can be used as resources for students learning various topics in social studies. Primary visuals related to historical events can be used to help supplement student knowledge and provide a better visual representation of events that have occurred.]]> 2023-03-28 15:33:30 UTC https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2535245498 aus04607 https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2535255696 iCivics provides numerous virtual games that students can play to learn more about the various government system. For example, you can learn about the branches of the government, test your knowledge regarding your constitutional rights, and discover more about the law making process.]]> 2023-03-28 15:40:23 UTC https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2535255696 aus04607 https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2535268909 This video demonstrates using "What do I see/hear/do?" to provide differentiated activities for students to practice specific concepts in Social Studies. This approach can help educators become creative in how they teach future lessons.]]> 2023-03-28 15:49:26 UTC https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2535268909 aus04607 https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2535272022 This document provides specific recommendations for differentiating learning in a social studies classroom. These recommendations can then be applied to the classroom to provide various levels of interventions for different student needs.]]> 2023-03-28 15:51:40 UTC https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2535272022 aus04607 https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2535278877 Although there is a paid version, a free version is available. This site allows students to read articles at various reading levels and languages, making articles more accessible for diverse learners.]]> 2023-03-28 15:56:37 UTC https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2535278877 aus04607 https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2535284453 Google has provided a database of photos, videos, 3D models of various historical artwork, architecture, and prominent points in history. This site can serve as a visual support for students interested in learning more, or as a supplement to textual resources. This site is also great at showcasing different art by decades, allowing students to visually see progressions and trends that arise and change as they go through the timeline.]]> 2023-03-28 16:00:29 UTC https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2535284453 aus04607 https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2535287493 This site is fantastic at providing visuals for learning various concepts in Social Studies. Each topic also contains movies, quizzes, challenges, vocabulary lists, related reading, and even games for students to explore. Students with ASD may benefit from being able to access content from various different ways.]]> 2023-03-28 16:02:50 UTC https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2535287493 aus04607 https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2535289995 Google Earth is a fantastic way to introduce geography to students visually. Students can explore their local communities, or jump into different parts of the world. This site can also allow students to spatially locate countries and locations.]]> 2023-03-28 16:04:38 UTC https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2535289995 aus04607 https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2535292393 The Indiana Resource Center for Autism has provided a document of resources that can be used for students with ASD. It provides links, descriptions of the programs, and the targeted grade levels to allow educators the ability to quickly identify appropriate resources.]]> 2023-03-28 16:06:18 UTC https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2535292393 aus04607 https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2535296306 This Mother shares her experience introducing history to her child with ASD. Although it may not be within the context of the classroom, her use of visuals and hands-on learning can be applied to students with ASD in the schools, especially during 1:1 learning time.]]> 2023-03-28 16:09:06 UTC https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2535296306 aus04607 https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2535299262 This is an example of vocabulary visual cards being used to introduce key terms to students with Autism. They are easy to read, contain only the relevant information, and are paired with visuals to help the student connect the information.]]> 2023-03-28 16:11:01 UTC https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2535299262 aus04607 https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2535302982 Especially for early learners, worksheets that utilize matching and fill in the blanks, can allow students with ASD to display their learning in different ways. ]]> 2023-03-28 16:13:36 UTC https://padlet.com/aus04607/qrt792pnm4u0v071/wish/2535302982