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ArticleTransition BuddiesTransition buddies are helpful for students with ADHD whohave trouble refocusing their attention as they transition from one academic lesson tothe next. Further, verbal or nonverbal teacher cues signaling upcoming transitionshelp prepare students for changes in activities or lessons. Seating Arrangements: Seat the student with ADHD away from distractions and close tothe teaching action.o Place the student in close proximity to instruction so the teacher can monitor thestudent’s work.o Place the student by peers who are attentive workers.o Place the student away from distractions such as windows, the pencil sharpener,the door, and other high-traffic areas.o Add distance between student desks.o For independent work, use desks with attached chairs rather than tables whereseveral students are seated.o If the student has a high need for movement, seating her near the back of the roommay provide opportunities to move without distracting peers.By: Lorell SandiThursday, May 27, 2021CULTURE AND SOCIETY+2
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ArticleSelf-Correction OpportunitiesStudents use calculators or a key provided by the teacher to check their answers.Learning Games Students play board games that reinforce skills such as sight vocabulary, phonics, grammar rules, and basic math facts. For example, Bingo can be used to review basic facts and concepts. Students who require more immediate feedback and recognition of their efforts might begin with a Bingo board that has onlythree cells across and three cells down. The number of cells can be gradually increased to four across, four down, then five, and so forth. Computer Games: Computer games increase opportunities for responding and activeengagement and provide immediate feedback about accuracy. In addition, manystudents with ADHD find computer learning games highly reinforcing.By: Lorell SandiThursday, May 27, 2021HEALTH AND NUTRITION+2
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PostStrategic Management Partner Reading Student partners take turns reading orally and listening to each other. Peer partners can also be helpful with discussing answers to comprehension questions, spelling, proofreading, and solving math problemsBy: Lorell SandiThursday, May 27, 2021CULTURE AND SOCIETY+2
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ArticlePartner ReadingPartner Reading Student partners take turns reading orally and listening to each other. Peer partners can also be helpful with discussing answers to comprehension questions, spelling, proofreading, and solving math problems. Self-Correction Opportunities Students use calculators or a key provided by the teacher to check their answers.Learning Games Students play board games that reinforce skills such as sight vocabulary, phonics, grammar rules, and basic math facts.By: Scott HendersonThursday, May 27, 2021CULTURE AND SOCIETY+2
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PostPartner Reading Student partners take turns reading orally and listening to each other. Peer partners can also be helpful with discussing answers to comprehension questions, spelling, proofreading, and solving math problems.By: Jim KarinThursday, May 27, 2021CULTURE AND SOCIETY+2
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PostPartner Reading Student partners take turns reading orally and listening to each other. Peer partners can also be helpful with discussing answers to comprehension questions, spelling, proofreading, and solving math problems.By: Jim KarinThursday, May 27, 2021AGRI-FOOD SYSTEMS+6
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ArticleOrganizational SupportsOrganizational Supports Many students with ADHD have significant difficulties with organization. They are more likely to respond positively when teachers establish class routines and set procedures and maintain a well-organized learning environment. Clear rules and advanced planning are keys to success for teachers of students with ADHD. The following organizational supports are particularly useful. Students should be taught to use these tools through teacher modeling and guided practice with feedback before being expected to use them more independently. Assignment Notebook: Provide the student with an assignment notebook to helporganize homework and seatwork.Color-Coded Folders: Provide the student with color-coded folders to helporganize assignments for different academic subjects.Homework Partners: Assign the student a partner who can help recordBy: Jim KarinThursday, May 27, 2021HEALTH AND NUTRITION+2
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