by Cynthia Warger | Sep 28, 2018 | Solve It!
Visualization facilitates comprehension, memory and recall, and problem solving. It is a critical component of problem representation, yet many students do not use this important process in learning. Using Visualization to Solve Math Word Problems The...
by Cynthia Warger | Sep 28, 2018 | Solve It!
To solve a math word problem, students must be able to read it for understanding. Students with autism spectrum disorder may have difficulty with reading comprehension. In those cases, teachers might embed comprehension strategies to support their learning. ...
by Cynthia Warger | Sep 28, 2018 | Job-Related Social Skills
September has been targeted as a month for remembering to use manners—whether in school, the community, at home, or in the workplace. But why limit the focus on manners to only September? In a USA Today article (p. 5B, 9-8-18), “Why You Gotta Be So Rude? Spot These...
by Cynthia Warger | Sep 28, 2018 | Job-Related Social Skills
Afterschool job clubs can be both instructive and fun for students. They provide an opportunity for older students to learn and practice important job skills while interacting with their peers. The afterschool job club may be offered to students who have work or...
by Cynthia Warger | Sep 28, 2018 | Job-Related Social Skills
You’ve heard it before: Student: “I know this is a stupid question but …” Teacher: “No, there are no stupid questions.” But are there so-called “stupid” questions? And if so, should students have an opportunity to learn what an acceptable question looks like, as well...
