Mathematics Accommodations PAP

Long Term Memory Definition Accommodations Instructional Strategies 2

Long Term Memory Definition The student experiences difficulty with retrieval of learned information for use in future situations 3

Long Term Memory Accommodations I Limit the amount of information Provide cheat sheets Allow use a calculator 4

Long Term Memory Accommodations II Emphasize concepts understanding Write information on the board Provide written directions

Long Term Memory Accomodations III Allow access to a peer helper. Allow to take open book tests Employ test formats that require recognition (multiplechoice, true/false, and fill in) 6

Long Term Memory Accomodations IV Provide a written list of tasks Limit t length of oral directions Place rubber band around the student’s wrist 7

Long Term Memory Accomodations Provide a daily planner Write homework Write long term assignments 8

Long Term Memory Instructional Strategies I Activate prior knowledge to enhance understanding Review rote information frequently Use frequent practices 9

Long Term Memory Instructional Strategies II Review information Take notes Group information into meaningful categories 10

Long Term Memory Instructional Strategies III Break a long list of information into small parts or chunks Enhance meaningfulness using life experiences Use skills to solve a problem 11

Long Term Memory Instructional Strategies IV Use mnemonic devices a. Repetition b. Acrostic c. Acronyms 12

Long Term Memory Instructional Strategies V Use mnemonic devices d. Localizing e. Visualizing f. Associating 13

Long Term Memory Instructional Strategies VI Rehearse information Use computer programs Use visual references 14

Short Term Memory Definition Accommodations Instructional Strategies 15

Short Term Memory Definition The student experiences difficulty holding information in immediate mental awareness 16

Short Term Memory Accommodations Seating away from distractions Gaining eye contact Speak clearly and succinctly 17

Short Term Memory Accommodations Seating away from distractions Gaining eye contact Speak clearly and succinctly 18

Short Term Memory Accommodations Monitor understanding Describes the task Seating next to a peer helper 19

Short Term Memory Instructional Strategies Recognize sight vocabulary Present whole then parts Break whole into parts 20

Short Term Memory Instructional Strategies Group information in groups Provide pictorial models Repeat information 21

Short Term Memory Instructional Strategies Write key concepts Provide written scripts Provide extra time 22