Assessment for Special Needs Students

This author focuses on assessment with an emphasis on children with learning disabilities. Students learn to study using a study guide, the half-sheet method of reviewing and concept maps. ... See More

This author focuses on assessment with an emphasis on children with learning disabilities. Students learn to study using a study guide, the half-sheet method of reviewing and concept maps. Students with special needs need to be tested for understanding of the big concepts and helping them is essential. This is an interesting article for newer teachers with inclusion classes.

Assessment Students with IEPs

Assessing special education students can require modifications and adaptations that help the learner to show what they know in a meaningful way that taps into their strengths. The importanc... See More

Assessing special education students can require modifications and adaptations that help the learner to show what they know in a meaningful way that taps into their strengths. The importance of meeting IEPs and how to stay focused on measuring objectives is woven throughout the article which also gives several methods of meeting diverse learning needs through vehicles such as alternative assessments and Cornell notes.