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Suggested Strategies and Accommodations

Posted in Effective College Planning by admin on the May 12th, 2007
Strategies Possible Accommodations
To improve VISUAL learning
  • Use of slides, charts, diagrams, and illustrations to reinforce learning
  • Use of color coding to organize notes, note cards and textbook underlining
  • Writing questions in margins of textbook
  • Converting notes to charts and matrix format
  • Use a calculator for computations
  • Use of graphic paper for math computations
  • Copy of instructor’s overhead transparencies or powerpoint
  • Use of computer software and spell checker
  • Watch videos, etc. more than once
  • Extra time on tests
  • Enlargement of print materials to make print easier to read
  • Use of a calculator
  • Use of a note taker
To improve AUDITORY learning
  • Participate in study group
  • One-to-one tutoring
  • Brainstorm ideas for writing into a tape recorder or computer
  • Recording classes (recorder, Livescribe™ pen etc.)
  • Tests read
  • Use of textbooks in alternate format
  • Use of voice input for computer
  • Use of computer with voice output
  • Extra time for tests
  • Alternate test location
  • Using an assisted listening device such as an FM amplification system
To improve TACTILE learning
  • Recopy class notes
  • Convert notes to study or ‘flash cards
  • Use of models for studying
  • Additional time for lab classes and study
  • Study or lab partner
  • Frequent repetition of task until it is learned
  • Role playing
  • Frequent breaks while studying
  • Assigned lab partner
  • Tests and assignments in electronic format