by Cynthia Warger | Dec 6, 2018 | Exceptional Innovations
Test-preparation programs are big business. Usually these programs are associated with high-stakes assessments that are used for college admissions and scholarships. They tend to focus on supporting participants in passing a specific assessment (e.g., GRE, SAT, LSAT),...
by Cynthia Warger | Nov 12, 2018 | Exceptional Innovations
Education takes place within a social environment. To be successful in school, students must demonstrate both academic and social competence. Students are expected to behave and act appropriately, make good decisions, and communicate accurately. All students can—and...
by Cynthia Warger | Nov 11, 2018 | Exceptional Innovations
All students, including those with differing abilities, should have the opportunity to participate in and progress in afterschool programs. Afterschool programs—in schools, community centers, religious settings, neighborhoods—address critical concerns, such as: Poor...
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. ...
