Math Compensatory Accommodations

An accommodation changes how a student might learn or engage in academic material. For example, a student may be able to have extra time on tests.

A modification changes what a student is taught or expected to learn. For example, a student may receive different grade level content compared to some peers in their class.

Compensatory Accommodations

Some compensatory accommodations that are particularly helpful for students that have weak working memory abilities may include:

• Asking the student to focus on only one step at a time to complete activities

• Check the student’s understanding to ensure they have not missed important steps

• It might be helpful if your provide the student with homework details on notes/computer

• Encourage the client to use mnemonic devices to help them to remember more information

• Pair visual information with verbal to help support the student in remembering information

• It will be important to connect information to be remembered. Ensure it is paired with meaningful and contextualized information