| Learner Profile | Leesie has always had trouble with answering math questions in her head, even simple ones. She wants to find a way to deal with this problem as she will often be asked to place coffee orders from several people and ensure everyone receives the correct order. She needs to be able to add more effectively. |
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| Short Term Goal | To do math at the 110 level. |
| Demonstration | Leesie is required to add five single digit numbers in her head. |
| Skill and Level | Mentally add one-digit numbers. |
| Effect of the Learning Disability | Leesie’s problems with focusing are made worse under stress. She usually just guesses, often incorrectly. |
| Accommodation | Leesie keeps a small note pad and writes down the sum of the first two numbers. She then writes down the sum of the first two numbers and the third number and so on. Later she may use a calculator. Leesie is still required to do math mentally; however, she is allowed to use paper to assist her. |
| Learner’s Words | “When I’m sent out for several coffee orders at work I don’t have to pay the coffee shop because it goes on our tab. However, I used to get the number of coffee and cream coffee, no sugar etc. confused. Everyone got so mad at me. I made this order form from the coffee shop. Now I can check off the boxes and just count up the number of each kind. It’s so easy now.” |