Waisman Center Sample Items and Performance Tasks Smarter Balanced sample items illustrate the rigor and complexity of the English language arts/literacy and mathematics items and performance tasks students will encounter on the Consortium’s next-generation assessments. The sample items and performance tasks are intended to help teachers, administrators, and policymakers implementing the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and preparing for next-generation assessments. They provide an early look into the depth of understanding of the CCSS that will be measured by the Smarter Balanced assessment system. While the items and tasks are not intended to be used as sample tests, educators can use them to begin planning the shifts in instruction that will be required to help students meet the demands of the new assessments. The sample items and tasks can be viewed by grade band (grades 3-5, 6-8, and high school) or content focus. In the coming months, additional items and performance tasks will be made available. Using the Sample Items and Tasks
Interviews and Articles - SensorySmarts Please note that the information presented in these interviews and articles apply to ALL people with sensory processing issues. Approximately 90% of people with autism have some degree of sensory processing difficulty. However, not all people with sensory problems have autism. WebCasts 14+ minutes on how to help your child get ready for school, get teachers to understand your child’s needs, and make accommodations when needed. 44+ minutes on sensory processing challenges and practical solutions for everyday challenges such as noise sensitivity. 6+ minute excerpt from the Sensory Processing Master Class DVD program on dealing with clothing issues. And please check out Lindsey Biel’s presentation at the ARI Spring 2012 Conference! Articles Here are some of the articles written by occupational therapist Lindsey Biel for Autism File and Autism Asperger Digest Magazine and a great article from S.I. Parenting Your Preemie with Sensory Issues Online Content
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Timez Attack - Learn Multiplication There are a lot of computer games out there for kids of all ages. Most of those games offer nothing more than mindless activity, while other games at the very least add puzzles or other brain-teasers into the mix. However, the folks over at Big Brainz have developed an innovative new way to teach kids multiplication facts through adventure gaming. The idea of multiplication or math games is nothing new. In fact, math games have been around for almost as long as computers have been in the home and in the school. As early as the 1990s, you could find math games on computer systems in many of the more progressive schools across the world. However, Big Brainz has taken the concept of math games to a whole new level with a creative game called Timez Attack. Starting a New Game The first step when you install and launch the game is to create a name for that game. Multiplication or Division The next step is to choose what game type you want to play. Finding Challenges Choosing a Grade Level
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LD OnLine :: Speech & Language Skip over navigation Search LD OnLine: Home Multimedia Teaching Kids with LD Home-to-School Connection Kids' Voices LearningStore Support Us About Us You are here: > LD Topics > Speech & Language Speech & Language Language is often described in two ways: expressive language and receptive language. Top articles See all 11 articles >> Questions + answers What is the best order in which to introduce letters and their corresponding sounds? See all questions >> Related areas Recommended links In the forums Discuss this topic with others who are concerned.Visit our online forums >> Aiming for Success A blog about accessible instructional materials, by June Behrmann View all blog posts >> Recommended books See all books >> In our LearningStore advertisement Proceeds from the sale of books purchased from our recommended books section can help support LD OnLine. Sponsored LinksAbout these adsConsumer Tips ©2017 WETA. LD OnLine is an educational service of public television station WETA in Washington, D.C.
Top 100 Special Needs Resources on the Web » PhD in Special Education The term special needs can apply to a wide array of circumstances that cause individuals to require assistance or non-standard accommodations. Cognitive delays and learning disabilities are commonly referred to as special needs, but visual and hearing impairment, physical disabilities that affect mobility, and even congenital conditions of the major organs and body systems can all be considered special needs. The websites below, listed in no particular order, are the best resources on the Internet for learning about a wide variety of special needs. Some of the sites simply chronicle an individual’s or family’s journey with Down Syndrome or another condition, and some of the sites offer advice or links to other resources for those doing research about special education or a specific type of special need. Special Education Education systems that are based on standardized testing and built to cater to high numbers of average students do not serve those with special needs well. To Top ↑