WHAT IT IS Your working memory holds multiple bits of information in your head for a short time so you can use them to solve problems and handle multi-step tasks. If you have difficulty with working memory, keep in mind that you often have the knowledge and u... View More
If your student's verbal memory is stronger than their visual memory and they need to memorize pictures, diagrams, or formulas How to Apply It! 1) When reading information that needs to be memorized, read it aloud as well. Hearing it will help you remember i... View More
If your student's strongest skill is visual memory and you want to strengthen their self-confidence in group projects USING STRONG VISUAL MEMORY IN GROUP WORK 1) Visual memory can be a great asset in group projects that are more hands-on or visually based. ... View More
If your student has weaker working memory and it could affect others on a group assignment when it comes to planning or follow-through ADAPTING TO GROUP WORK WITH WORKING MEMORY 1) Group work often has less structure and juggling more tasks at once than work... View More
If your student has strong working memory and you want them to take a leadership role in planning and organizing a group assignment USING YOUR STRONG WORKING MEMORY IN GROUP WORK 1) Having strong working memory is an important asset in all areas of learning,... View More
All students, particularly those with a weakness in a memory or reasoning skill Instruction and Practice 1)Objective: Incorporate multiple modalities (seeing, hearing, touching, creating) into instruction and learning activities to help with understanding... View More
If your student has weaker vocabulary which could be hindering reading comprehension Instruction and Practice 1)Objective: Provide opportunities for formal and informal vocabulary instruction to support ongoing vocabulary development. 2) Teach a word in a v... View More
Instruction and Practice 1)Objective: Students will restate or rephrase a word definition in their own words to fully grasp the meaning. 1) To boost vocabulary acquisition and retention, have students rephrase or explain the vocabulary term in their own word... View More