Ability Adjusted Curriculum?

[IMGONNABE40!]

DS's math teacher says that DS can do 100% work when given enough time--the problem is that he needs 3-4 times the amount of time to complete tests as other students. If he is labeled *ability adjusted curriculum on his grades, he would be given the amount of HE needs to complete the test. He would do the same material as the rest of the class. His "adjustment" would be that he is given a longer amount of time to complete tests.

The report card would have an * after the grade to indicate an ability adjusted curriculum. My concern is how much of a stigma is the * for acceptence into HS, etc. Anyone else with the same experience? We live in Ohio and DS is in the 6th grade.

 

[IMGONNABE40!]

Ooops!

 

[ripleysmom]

*see next post

 

[ripleysmom]

There are probably a lot of other kids who are also receiving ability adjusted testing and I wouldn't worry about it too much.

One question I would ask is why he needs it? Has he been tested and classified? If not, perhaps you should request testing to see what the problem is.

 

[IMGONNABE40!]

I am not sure what you mean by tested and classified. He only has this issue in his math class.

 

[campingcorgi]

I'd have him tested by the school system's psychologist to see if there is a specific learning disability. There are some problems that can manifest themselves in only one subject area--particularly math.

I wouldn't have a problem with the extended time for testing, but I'd want an IEP (Individualized Educational Program, I believe) to address all issues.

 

[mbb]

I agree with ripleysmom...what are the underlying causes?

It may be something as simple as needing eyeglasses..maybe there are other distractions that are interfering with his ability to focus and complete his work..



Think about what the "stigma" is for getting great grades...
And once you know why your DS needs the extra time to complete tests, you - and his teachers - can work together on removing the *. If that's what you, and your DS want to do...

Good luck!...and let us know

 

[Bella the Ball 360]

I agree with previous post. If you do get your chid tested and he does have a specific disability it will be easier for him to get accomodations on any test he takes in the future including SAT's. If productivity is his problem but he is fully capable of completing the work, then he should be accomodated for that OR the work (testing?) should be shortened but with the same content. This is an accomodation not a modification. A modification would mean that he was NOT receiving the same content as the rest of the class

 

[janette]

My youngest receives modifications / accomodations due to her reading disability. For standardized tests in reading she is given one at a different level then the class, in math she takes the test in a small group and can have the teacher read the problems to her.

I didn't think they would offer these types of allowances without diagnostics to determine what the problems are. If that's all he needs it would probably be available but only after testing. Ask the school how they plan to implement this plan.

One of my nephews is dyslexic and tried to pass the SAT without accomodations twice before he applied and received them and after that scored very high on the test. He is extremely smart just needed help with the reading and more time.