I have a student who has been described as auditory. He must hear before he can visualize it. How do I test such a student? Do I go the tape recorder and ear phone route as one might do for someone who is visually impaired? Or do I give him a list of words to learn prior to the exam? I am expected to supervise my exam which includes students from grades 7-12. During an exam students create distractions for effect- their own reason. It seems as if people are waiting to see what I will do. Sometimes I discover information after the fact. I found out that the student was auditory and had an injury after I asked a colleague totest him for sight words recognition.
2006-12-04 06:49:22 · 3 answers · asked by Aoiffe337 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
I suggest having him work with an aid who can read the test questions to him. He can either write the answer or record it on a tape recorder, depending on his writing skills.
2006-12-04 09:17:01 · answer #1 · answered by Jetgirly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with artimis--he may need to be tested separately from the other kids. If it is not possible to test him at a different time, see if you can get a study carrel for him to sit out. That may help to block some of the excess noise and allow him to whisper the words to himself as he takes the test.
2006-12-04 08:24:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is possible to have the student take the exam at a different time it would be best. The other students could carry on with things as normal and the student in need of accommodation could have his/her needs met as well. (this works well in my school)
2006-12-04 07:32:34 · answer #3 · answered by artimis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋