23 Extra time for processing

Definition

Providing students with extra time to think before they are required to respond to questions or begin a task.

In action

The teacher can build in additional pause time after asking a question or beginning a new task by silently counting to 10 before re-engaging the student.

Support Strategies

  • Give the student additional time to complete tests and in-class work
  • Encourage students to take breaks while completing tasks (i.e., stand up, stretch, take deep breaths)
  • Give the student extra time to respond to questions in class
  • Provide students with both oral and simple written instructions
  • Reduce the length of repetitive assignments (e.g., completing the even numbered questions)
  • Allow the student extended time for test-taking

Case Study

Student: Grade 6 student in Social Studies class

Content: The teacher asks students to discuss the development of the reserve system and the perspectives of Indigenous Peoples, European settlers, and the federal government.

Problem: The student becomes frustrated throughout the discussion as they are having trouble participating effectively due to the quick pace of the discussion.

Solution: The teacher provides the student with a written copy of the question in advance and informs them that their response will be requested in a class discussion to allow extra time to consider the question and formulate an answer.

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