Characteristics
Perceiving words, letters, and
numbers inaccurately
Directionality problems in reading
and math
Trouble copying from a model
Difficulty perceiving words and
numbers as separate units
Struggling with identifying symbols,
gaining info from pictures, charts,
graphs or using visually presented
material.
May lose place frequently
Visual memory problems
Headaches after reading
Poor object recognition
Difficulty writing on lines.
Poor spatial relations
Poor visual discrimination
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Stop & Jot:
Based on the characteristics,
which students come to mind?
How does it manifest in the
classroom?
Classroom Strategies
Confusion of similarly
shaped letters & numbers
(b/d, p/q/g, z/s)
Have student do word and/or
letter sorts.
Provide student with word frames
where the letter needs to be filled
in (i.e., student needs to fill in a
“b” or a “d”).
Clearly spaced words and
problems, more white space on
pages, use teacher made tests with
fewer test items per page.
Enlarge print.
How does it manifest in the
classroom?
Classroom Strategies
Frequent word reversals
(“was” instead of “saw”)
Use word sorts.
Use colored overlays.
Have students cross check their decoding:
Does it look right? Does it sound right?
Does it make sense?
Provide student with copy of notes, an
outline or a Power Point presentation.
Use cloze activities and frames.
Use darker lines on the paper and more
space to write.
How does it manifest in the
classroom?
Classroom Strategies
Difficulty tracking print
Enlarge print on paper, or via AV
equipment.
Letters appear to wiggle or
jump on the page to the
student
Use a line guide or bookmark.
Use visual tool to emphasize text such as a
colored overlay, or framed magnifier.
Print worksheets or tests on colored paper.
Try a reading pen that reads aloud.
Read aloud websites.
Turn & Talk:
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and found successful?
* Name a new strategy that
you’d like to try on!
How does it manifest in the
classroom?
Classroom Strategies
Problems distinguishing
between symbols (+,-, <, >,
etc.)
Highlight symbol before
they start their work.
Color code symbols e.g.
blue for addition, yellow for
subtraction.
Allow students to work
with a study buddy.
How does it manifest in the
classroom?
Classroom Strategies
Difficulty aligning math
problems
Use graph paper or turn
lined paper sideways.
Use a place value chart or
mat to record problems.
Use both visual and auditory
directions; break into steps.
Use manipulatives or tactile
activities.
How does it manifest in the
classroom?
Classroom Strategies
Difficulty with one to one
correspondence
Increase distance between
objects/manipulatives for
counting.
Model hand over hand.
How does it manifest in the
classroom?
Classroom Strategies
Difficulty copying things
from the board
Preferential seating near the
board or screen.
Provide a copy of Keynote
or Powerpoint slides for
note taking.
Use pictures or icons to
help students zero in on key
information.
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