Definitions
What is the definition of Intelligence?
the ability to learn
How does an auditory learner learn best?
By hearing/listening
Why do I ask you to check your grades each day?
to look for graded unit tests and/or portfolios that may need a relearning opportunity
What does ORAL PRESENTATION and/or TEXT TO SPEECH MEAN?
a person or the computer can read things out loud to you
What does IEP mean?
Individual Education Plan
How does a visual learner learn best?
By seeing what they are learning
Why do I ask you to check your planner every morning?
To make sure you attend "required" live lessons & to see what optional lessons you have in case you need help.
What does FREQUENT BREAKS mean?
You are allowed extra breaks so you can come back refocused and/or relieve anxiety/stress.
What does self-advocacy mean?
asking for help and your wants & needs
How does a kinesthetic learner learn best?
Doing hands-on activities/physical movement
Why do I ask you to check webmail at least 1 time per day, but twice if you can?
Teachers send important information to you on lessons, relearning opportunities, state testing information & other important messages.
What does DIRECTIONS REPEATED/CLARIFIED or SUMMARIZED mean?
directions can be repeated or said in a way you can understand
What does self-determination mean?
working through difficult tasks
reading out loud can help which learning style?
auditory
Why do we check your overall lesson completion rate each week?
To make sure you are staying up with your 20-25 lessons per week
What does VERBAL ENCOURAGEMENT mean?
staff can tell you "good job" or "keep working" to help you focus and get back to work
highlighting vocabulary words with different colors can help what learning style?
visual
What is the MOST important thing to use for language arts, science & social studies?
Study guides/guided notes
What does REDUCED STIMULI mean?
seating you AWAY from distractions, such as by entry/exit doors, windows, vents from a/c