1. Dyslexia and Final Exams
Julia Koifman
Beit Ekshtein High School, Beit Yanay
Annual ETAI Conference
Jerusalem, 2015

2. Programme Introduction Recognizing LD Students
Reading, Writing and Listening in LD Classes
Technology in the Classroom
Planning a Computer-Assisted lesson
Final Exams and Accomodations
Positive Aspects of Dyslexia

3. Introduction

5. Recognizing LD Students https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEpBujdee8M

6. They both are unfocused and do the tasks wrong.
Behavior
Hyperactive kids…
are restless and chatty
shout the answers before they hear the whole question
Daydreamers…
never make any troubles
listen to the teacher but misunderstand the material
They both are unfocused and do the tasks wrong.

7. Writing They confuse letters They misspell words
They make a lot of grammar and syntax mistakes
Their sentences are short and non- informative
Their compositions are too short and incoherent
Their handwriting is unreadable

8. Reading They can read but they don’t understand
They often refuse to read aloud since they are afraid of making mistakes
They mispronounce the words
They read slowly and get exhausted
While doing reading comprehension tasks they guess the answers

9. Speaking and Listening
Most of them understand spoken English
They can speak English fluently
While doing listening comprehension they understand the spoken text but misunderstand the questions
They guess the answers or give up

10. Aims of Special Education Schools
To develop students' listening skills
To develop their vocabulary
To improve their spelling and grammar
To develop their writing skills
To improve teaching literary texts

11. When Beit Ekshtein High Schools get new students every year, their tasks are:
To identify their LD
To appropriate diagnostic studies
To help this population to succeed
To enable them to realize their full potential
To complete their studies successfully

12. Computer-Assisted lessons in 11th -12th grades
Research studies show that good computer software enhances learning in the less motivated student. Almost without exception, students enjoy the computer sessions.

13. https://getkahoot.com/
Kahoot
Grammar and Vocabulary
Reading and Listening Comprehension
Literature

14. Literature in LD classes

15. The Road Not Taken

16. Rhyme and Spelling

17. Teaching HOTS and LOTS
ts/The%20Road%20Not%20Taken/The%20Road%20Not%20Taken.pdf

18. Final Exam and Accomodations
h/Bagrut/LD/LD_+Guidelines.htm

19. Testing Accommodation
Authorized by the Regional LD committees.
Authorized by the School
LD committee.
Testing Accommodation
A, B, C, D, E, F, G
Extra time
F, G
A, B, C, D, E
Ignoring spelling errors
Use of an electronic dictionary
Text enlargement
E, G
A, B, C, D, F
Listening to a recording
F,G
Recording answers
Oral Examination: Listening to a recording + recording/typing answers on the computerized exam

20. Positive Aspects of Dyslexia
“Dyslexia affects only some skills and abilities, and is not linked to a person's general level of intelligence”

21. Dyslexic people are highly creative thinkers who often solve problems through visual imagery. While the school years can be a difficult time for dyslexic learners, their exceptional gifts and talents have made them some of the most successful people in the world- outside the classroom. So while some people, at some times, may look at dyslexia as a disability, it really is a learning difference that is accompanied by some impressive strengths.

23. Dyslexic Strengths Often highly creative Persistent
Can easily grasp new concepts
See patterns, connections and similarities that others don’t see
Excellent at solving puzzles
Holistic:  they see the big picture, don’t get lost in details, get to the important aspects
Excellent comprehension of stories read or told to them
Strong reasoning skills
Understand abstract ideas
Inclination to think outside the box

24. Dyslexic Careers Science/Research Marketing/Sales Design
Woodworking/Carpentry
Art
Acting
Architecture
Engineering
Photography
Music
Software design
Sport

25. Bibliography
.1. Burani C, "Morpheme based reading aloud" e&_&ERICExtSearch_SearchValue_0=EJ796533&ERICExtSearch_Searc hType_0=no&accno=EJ796533
2. Davis R.D., "37 Common Characteristics of Dyslexia".
3. Goguadze T, "Signs of Dyslexia in Teenagers". Moscow State
University, Russia.
4. Houk M.D., "Tips to Help Dyslexic Students". a34071

26. Julia Koifman jkoifman@yandex.ru
Thank you!
Julia Koifman