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How can Speech-Language Pathologists Support Students with LDs to Learn Math?

These questions were received during the LD@school webinar, The SLP in the Math Class – Empowering Math Learners Through Collaboration between Educators and Speech Language Pathologists; click here to view the webinar recording. Answered by Sabrina O'Keefe, M.H.Sc., Speech Language Pathology How can Speech-Language Pathologists Support Students with Learning Disabilities to Acquire Math Literacy Skills? Regardless [...]

By LDAOeng|July 23rd, 2019|Categories: Executive Function, Math|Tags: Ask the Experts, Intermediate (7-10), Junior (4-6), Primary (K-3), Senior (11-12)|0 Comments

Webinar Recording: The SLP in the Math Class – Empowering Math Learners Through Collaboration between Educators and Speech Language Pathologists

Click here to access the transcript of this webinar. About the webinar: Grade level: Junior, Intermediate and specific Senior grades (e.g., LD class, Special Education Classroom instruction) Many educators view Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) as consultants, test administrators, or pull-out therapists who work 1-on-1 on articulation. The SLP's advanced education and training in language development is [...]

By LDAOeng|May 8th, 2019|Categories: Math|Tags: Intermediate (7-10), Junior (4-6), Senior (11-12), Webinar|0 Comments

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Webinar Recording: Math and LDs – Using Assistive Technology and Project-Based Learning to Support All Students

Click here to access the transcript of this webinar. Click here to access Richard Parker's slides. About the webinar: Math has become a hot topic in Ontario and yet, despite our best efforts, students with LDs can still be left behind. Some students struggle with numerical skills and computation. Others fall behind in math class [...]

By LDAOeng|April 10th, 2019|Categories: Math|Tags: Intermediate (7-10), Junior (4-6), Primary (K-3), Senior (11-12), Webinar|0 Comments

VIDEO! Thinking Thursdays: Encouraging Critical Thinking in Math

Thinking Thursday, an initiative of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Elementary School at the York Catholic District School Board’s school improvement plan, is a day dedicated to mathematics and mathematical thinking. Every Thursday, classes work on different open-ended math questions that promote collaborative communication, creative processes and critical thinking to problem-solve.

By LDAOeng|August 31st, 2018|Categories: Math|Tags: Intermediate (7-10), Junior (4-6), Practice-Informed, Primary (K-3), Video|0 Comments

VIDEO: Supporting Students with LDs in a Comprehensive Math Program

This video provides viewers with the opportunity to explore how the York Region District School Board created a comprehensive math program to support and enhance the math outcomes for all students, including students with LDs that includes the environment, the learner and the learning experience.

By LDAOeng|July 30th, 2018|Categories: Math|Tags: Intermediate (7-10), Junior (4-6), Primary (K-3), Senior (11-12), Video|0 Comments

LEARNING MODULE: An Introduction to Learning Disabilities in the Classroom

This online module is intended to provide an introduction to literacy, numeracy, executive function, and social and emotional development as well as an introductory overview of Ministry documents such as PPM8 and Learning for All, as they relate to students with learning disabilities.

By LDAOeng|June 20th, 2018|Categories: Executive Function, Literacy, Math, Mental Health & Well-Being|Tags: Intermediate (7-10), Junior (4-6), Learning Module, Primary (K-3), Senior (11-12)|0 Comments

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LEARNING MODULE: The Concrete-Representational-Abstract Approach for Mathematics Instruction

This online module is intended to provide an overview of the Concrete – Representational – Abstract (CRA) instructional strategy for mathematics, as well as providing practical classroom applications of this strategy to help you bring CRA to life in your own math teaching practice.

By LDAOeng|June 20th, 2018|Categories: Math|Tags: Intermediate (7-10), Junior (4-6), Learning Module, Primary (K-3)|0 Comments

VIDEO! Building Math Skills at Home

Click here to access the transcript of this video. Parents of children with learning disabilities (LDs) know that math can present some of the greatest hurdles in their academic careers, yet building math skills is necessary for succeeding in everyday life. We use math for cooking, shopping, playing games, sports and so much more. Math [...]

By LDAOeng|June 8th, 2018|Categories: Math|Tags: Intermediate (7-10), Junior (4-6), Video|0 Comments

Understanding Learning Disabilities: How Processing Affects Mathematics Learning

Understanding Learning Disabilities: How Processing Affects Mathematics Learning, developed by the York Region District School Board, is a Companion Resource to the Understanding Learning Disabilities Waterfall Chart. Referred to as the “math waterfall chart”, this comprehensive resource is designed for educators to support students with learning disabilities in the area of mathematics, from kindergarten to [...]

By LDAOeng|March 13th, 2018|Categories: Educator Supports, Math|Tags: Intermediate (7-10), Junior (4-6), Practice-Informed, Primary (K-3), Senior (11-12)|0 Comments

How can technology be used to support math instruction?

One of the challenges for educators in mathematics is to help students transfer their mathematical understanding from concrete to representational and then to abstract concepts. To support this process, three types of technological tools may prove effective.

By LDAOeng|October 20th, 2017|Categories: Math, Technology|Tags: Ask the Experts, Intermediate (7-10), Junior (4-6), Senior (11-12)|0 Comments