Supporting Students Who Struggle with Science
In a series of science information briefs entitled Using Technology to Support Struggling Students in Science, experts from the National Center for Technology Innovation examine five different dimensions of science learning, the areas that may be challenging for struggling students, and how technology tools can help.
Take a look at the briefs, which advocate using activities that mirror real-life tasks, here:
- 'Doing' Science Like a Scientist
- Student Engagement and Identity with Science
- Science Literacy, Vocabulary and Discourse
- Visualizations, Representation and Modeling
- Questions, Argumentation and Use of Evidence
Measure Up!
Students struggling with math and science can benefit from hands-on activities, such as these that relate to measurement.
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STEM Tools at Home
Here are five ideas for using everyday objects for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) exploration.
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Steps in the Scientific Process
Parents can help students with science homework by explaining the scientific process, or a process for answering scientific questions through hypotheses, observations, and analyses.
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Ask the LD Expert
A parent wants to know: Can a child grow out of dyslexia?
Dr. Larry Silver, a child psychiatrist, says there's no cure, but people can learn to compensate for the learning disability.
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Recommended Book
Smart Kids with Learning Difficulties: Overcoming Obstacles and Realizing Potential
This book provides practical advice for parents, educators, and counselors working with gifted students who have learning disabilities.
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Tell Us Your Story
Submit an essay or video about what it's like to have a learning disability, teach or mentor kids with learning challenges, or raise a child with LD or ADHD.
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