How to modify Shormann Math courses for students with learning disabilities.

Use the Timed Method for Frustration Free Learning!

For details on how the timed method works, see the Timed Method

Change the Time on Quizzes & Exams

While we cannot change the timer on the exams or quizzes, you can give the student more time by following the steps below for each assignment type:

We also have a new Family Grading Subscription that allows parents to change grades and reset assignments for all of their students. Family Grading Subscription

Quizzes: How to Extend the Time

Parent Supervision Required: After the first attempt, the Results Page with all the answers is displayed. Quizzes have a 20 minute time limit and four questions which only takes most students about 10 minutes.  So you may want to try it normally first. To double the time to 40 minutes, follow these steps:

1. The student should study using the Study Instructions just above the link to the quiz.
2. Have the student take the quiz twice. In the first attempt, complete only the first two questions. In the second attempt, complete the last two questions.
3. Add the scores of each attempt. Then, do one of the following: 
4. Critical: Have the student correct missed problems by following the steps on the “Quiz Instruction Sheet”, linked above the quiz.

Exams: How to Extend the Time 

The exams are limited to one hour. This method doubles the time to two hours. 

1. Study using the “Study Instruction Sheet” linked just above the exam.
2. Have the student take the exam twice. In the first attempt, complete only the first half of the exam. In the second attempt, complete the second half. This gives the student 2 hours to complete the exam. 
3. Add the two scores together. 
4. Have the student correct all missed problems on paper. 
5. Optional: If you want to compensate for the fact that students normally get two full attempts and the grades are averaged, you can do the following:  If they correct all missed problems, add 100 points to their grade and divide by two.  So if they made a 40 on attempt 1 and 45 on attempt 2, their grade would be 85+100 divided by 2 = 92.5. 
   
    
6. For grade recording you can do one of the following: 
   1. Use the “Simplified Grade Recording Method” below.
   2. Use the new Family Grading subscription that allows parents to change grades and reset assignments. See: Family Grading
   3. Use the "Request Grade Change & Resets” form to request a grade change.

Grading for Learning Challenged Students

Because students with learning challenges often require many accommodations, grade changes, and resets, we offer two options to simplify grade recording:

1. Use the "Request Grade Change & Resets” form to request a grade change.
   
    
2. Instead of submitting multiple grade change requests: 
   • Use the “Simplified Grade Recording Method” below.
   • Use the new Family Grading subscription that allows parents to change grades and reset assignments. See: Family Grading

Simplified Grading Method

If you allow your student to skip assignments, modify the time for learning disabilities, etc, the online grade book will not accurately calculate a final grade. Instead, you can either use the Family Grading Subscription or use this simple method to give a completion grade of 90 for all Quizzes and Practice Sets. This way, you don’t need to submit multiple grade change requests or manually record all the scores. All you need to record is the four exam grades.  Then, use the formula below. This new grade can be added to the Certificate. 

Exam Average: Add the exam grades and divide by 4.

Final Grade = Exam Average (.40) + 54

For Example: If the exam average is a 70, it would be: 70 (.40) + 54 = 82

To use a different completion grade for the Practice Sets and Quizzes, use this formula: Final Grade = Exam Average (.40) + Completion Grade (.60) 

To calculate an exact score manually, record all the grades, then use this formula:

Exam Avg. (.40) + Quiz Avg. (.30) + Practice Set Avg. (.30)

You can also request a grade change for each assignment by using the “Request A Grade Change Form” on the Course Home page. 

Please see the "Learning Disabilities" section in the Teacher Guide for your course.

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