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Apr 15, 2012
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by secondfirst
Apr 15, 2012
I am currently looking for ways to help a student who - for lack of better words - seems to be "out of it" much of the time.
She moved to our district and began in my room halfway through this year. At first she had a LOT of difficulty sitting still and would even get up off of the carpet during carpet time and start picking up and playing...See MoreI am currently looking for ways to help a student who - for lack of better words - seems to be "out of it" much of the time.
She moved to our district and began in my room halfway through this year. At first she had a LOT of difficulty sitting still and would even get up off of the carpet during carpet time and start picking up and playing with things on the shelves. With some adaptations and guidance she has improved this year, but is still quite "figgity" and has trouble focusing on the speaker or the lesson, even when it is something very engaging such as a game on the smartboard. Her parents have stated that they thinks she may be ADHD, which one of them has, although they are definitely under the impression that if she is diagnosed medication will be pushed on them (I of course have reminded them there are many options for treatment).
However my main concern is this student's comprehension and understanding of content, discussions and just what is happening around her in general. Sometimes it seems like her focus is so off that her answers to simple questions are almost nonsense (in response to "Why do you think the Pilgrims decided to come to America?" She raises her hand and answers: "because of their shoes." but she couldn't state why she thought that) Othertimes she seems to be disengaged but you can ask her a question and get a correct, though very basic and unexpanded, answer.
Her skills and ability to perform tasks seems to "turn on and off." On several recent math screening she testing at a second grade level when doing it unassisted, and at a current first grade level with a teacher reading her each question - both a lot higher than her grades would suggest. Both test results indicated she had correctly counted by tens on the test. However, the next week, when working one on one with her on a worksheet and asking her what is 10 more than 40, even with a hundreds chart in front of her and having just practiced counting up and down on the chart, she looked confused and her answer was "is it 6???" She has had similar "up and down" progress on reading screenings.
So, I am currently discussing further adaptations with other teachers, as well as the decision to proceed with and ADHD assessment, other special ed screenings or possible retention (as I know she will struggle and get VERY discouraged next year in second grade). But I'm just sort of at a loss because as a relatively new teacher I have never had this type of student before. Should I assume it is just ADD or ADHD, or should I explore the possibility that this type of behavior points to something more such as a processing disorder or a learning disablity?
End of year goal for 1st grade: ALL students will read on or above grade level
what strategies can I use to reach this goal and how can I assess their improvement of lack of improvement. I am a new teacher for the 2012-2013 and I am preparing . Any help or suggestions I appreciate it.
indi
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May 3, 2012
It has all five first grade units and lists the books and skills. Help!
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