* Special Note

The learner's likes and dislikes of certain subjects may be an indication of a learning disability. For example, is the student's success in language-based subjects, such as history, geography and English? Does the learner avoid or have low marks in these subjects because of the reading/writing emphasis but is successful in mechanical and/or activity-based subjects such as shops, physical education and art?

  1. What were your least favourite or most difficult subjects? (explain why)
    English- trouble reading and little interest Math - didn't study well

  2. What format of exams is difficult for you?

        multiple choice
    graphic of X short answer
    graphic of X essay - worst
    graphic of X math/technical word problems
        written computer theory tests
        written math calculations

  3. Did you have difficulty completing exams within the allotted time?
    Only in essay format - lack of preparation, subject knowledge

  4. Did you receive any special education/remedial/resource assistance/specialized tutoring in elementary or secondary school?   Yes graphic of check box No graphic of check box

    If yes, what kind of help was it and in which grades did this help take place? (be specific)
    Grade 1 - 3 with English and math - taken out of classroom a few times for extra help

  5. What did you find helpful (or not helpful) about this extra help?
    Can't remember

  6. Who in your family helped you with your homework?
    Mother, father, and sister -more in elementary school

  7. Approximately how many hours per night did you receive help with your homework?
    One hour on average when homework was assigned

  8. Do you find it easier to learn by

    graphic of check box listening or hearing?
    graphic of check box reading?
    graphic of check box writing?
    graphic of check box saying things out loud? (2)
    graphic of check box working with your hands? ( 1)