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    "reading age" vs "grade level"

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

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    I have been searching about the Net, and posted here, about testing reading level (or assessing might be a better word)

     

    I have noticed some places talk about reading AGE and other reading grade level

     

    what is the difference

     

    as bet as i can test my soon-to-be-8 year old son's 'reading age' is 6.9 ...so i assume that would mean he is behind his "average" age peer?

     

     

    how do you challenge a child -- sorry to be so basic

    in Accelerated Learner Board

    Posted

    I have a 9 y.o. gifted Aspie, and I agree with this poster. My son tests within the moderately gifted range. Our psychologist thinks his IQ is actually higher (so he functions lower than his IQ because of his exceptionalities). Based on the others in the extended family, he certainly could have a higher IQ. I mention this only because the PP talked about how important it is to distinguish among performance, ability, and disabilities, and those are certainly three different levels for my son.

     

    Also, with the issues you listed in your signature, you might be dealing with Asperger's as an overall diagnosis, or you might not realize how extensively non-verbal learning disorder (NLD) is affecting your child (the OCD, GAD, etc. may be NLD characteristics; they are definitely possible symptoms of Asperger's). I am told that NLD can co-exist with Asperger's (or one can be mistaken for another, depending on the point of view and expertise of the evaluator). The checklists for both are very similar. I do know that NLD can affect reading comprehension, and Asperger's can also make it harder to see a character's POV or make inferences in reading. Both NLD and Asperger's can affect motor control or cause dysgraphia (NLD folks supposedly have more extensive issues with motor skills than most Aspies). I know someone who probably has NLD, so I've looked into it, but I am def. more familiar with the Asperger's stuff. My Aspie looked oppositional and a bit OCD (controlling out of a need for stability more than in a compulsive way) when he was younger. If he is stressed, his anxiety manifests as control, opposition, and sensory stuff. He was not diagnosed with Asperger's until a couple of months ago. In his case, his giftedness masked his problems quite well most of the time. His signs of giftedness were more in his personal characteristics. Academically, he did well, and he sought more information on things that interested him. He did not seek out more academic work, and he is painfully slow at working, but he performed near the top of his class (when he was in school) grade-wise. In fact, one of his teachers accused me of being the problem because she managed his quirks pretty well, so he didn't fall apart until he got home. You might benefit from listening to the podcasts or archived broadcasts from the Bright Not Broken folks. It's a radio show for 2e kids on the Coffee Klatch network. http://talkingspecialneeds.com/talking-parenting I have found it to be really helpful. There are other special needs shows on the same network that may have segments you'd find helpful. I know one of the shows (not sure which one) has dealt with NLD for certain, and the woman that was interviewed has a blog about NLD. The Gifted Homeschoolers Forum also has some great 2e resources. http://giftedhomeschoolers.org/resources/twice-exceptional/

     

    thanks

     

    i am starting to see that he maybe "over achieving" to do as well as he is doing.

    how do you challenge a child -- sorry to be so basic

    in Accelerated Learner Board

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    my 2nd grade son is 7 and almost 8 -- he is 2e and we don't have a good DX but it is something like GAD/ ADD and OCD -- he is rather emotional (better on medication)

     

    he has tested, 2x, as gifted.  his IQ is not super high, but it is within the gifted range

     

    he is working on grade level in everything  he is compliant (mostly) and does his work.  

     

    he however never seems to excel and he never seems to spreed though it and he never asks to do more.

     

    he still makes many number (but not letters) backwards and his handwriting is HORRIBLE.

     

    he is not a strong read, though he does seem to be getting better, finally.

     

    i am not seeing ANY "giftedness".

     

    Am I not challenging him enough, what does that even mean?

     

    should i be pushing more?

     

    HELP

     

     

     

    1000 AD to 1590 AD -- for 2nd grade

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

    Posted

    working up a unit summary / fact sheet for a 2nd grader on "founding" of the North American land Mass (going to do Native American next).

     

    What facts would you include -- i am thinking Viking in  1000 AD (Leif the Luck) up to 1590 (the Lost Coloney of Roanoke) next unit to start with Jamestown (

     

    We have read several books; but i am trying to come up with "What i want him to remember".

     

    Nothing too intense; but i feel we need a summary before we move on to Jamestown and the early settlements

     

    i am using a ful curr for math, science and phonics and so on -- :)-- i am trying to just read a lot of history to them, they are young, but i want to be sure we are "pulling out something to remember" too.

     

    Thoughts:  1000 AD to 1590 -- Vikings to the Lost Colony of Roanoke -- what would YOU pull out to be most improtant to "take away from this"

     

     

    kindy / 2nd HEATH ...what do you use (have you used)

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

    Posted

    i have a kindy and a 2nd grader (both boys) this fall.

     

    I am looking for a good heath curr for them.

     

    I'd like one that goes through the systems of the body and talks about how each works (and maybe and how to stay healthy).

     

    I am trying to avoid something that is just 'wash your hands"  and "how to be a friend  if you know what i mean.

     

    Anyone have any suggestions?

     

    work books are fine...

    need a kindy math program

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

    Posted

    right start is too teacher intensive, i just don't get miquon, and i have trouble converting mep for homeschool use. my odd uses mm, but it doesn't start until 1st grade. what else is out there that's good?

     

    eta:  what exactly is covered in kindy math? she is an older kindy (late birthday) so maybe she could start mm1?

     

    I could have written every word of that post!!!

    check out limits at the library???

    in General Education Discussion Board

    Posted

    We live in a small town, which is surrounded by many other small towns...and we checked out a new library today about 20 miles away...and my intent was to let the kids each choose 5-7 books to check out and to simplify life today, I was just going to get one library card until we were certain that we would be coming back often...but when I went to do that, i was told that they would each have to get a card because you can only check out 8 books per card.  I was sort of shocked....we go to 3 other libraries often and I have never been told that I had to limit the number of books...being new, I could possibly see that...but the librarian said that was the policy for everyone...not just new patrons....that will be HARD for us...we probably won't go there very often...espeically since we have to drive 20 miles one way.

     

    Does your library limit the number of books per card?  I was curious to see if this is a common practice and I have just been lucky enough to avoid it...or not.

     

    i had never run it to it before, but the one here where we are now has a limit of 10 per card.  i got both boys cards -- so we can get a total of 30 buttttt we are always maxed out and juggling what to retrun to get new ones.  I use my card for school and a novle or 2 for me and the boys get to pick their's for their card ---

     

    it is annoying and i feel pointless

    abc mouse vs starfall ??

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

    Posted

    I found ABCMouse very confusing and disjointed.  We signed up for it, played around on it for a day and I immediately cancelled.  Ugh.

     

    We pay for moreStarfall and are about to renew our subscription.  I think it's great and they're always adding more stuff.  My K'er uses it all independently.  She also likes abcya.com (which is free and set up by grade level content).

     

    i have never seen abcya -- i will look at it today

    abc mouse vs starfall ??

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

    Posted

    any one able to give me any insight?  are either of them worth paying for (we do free starfall, is it worth it pay for the membership)?  anyone used ABC Mouse?

     

    thinking of computer stuff Kidny kid can do while 2nd grader works with me at the table

    handwriting paper for 1st / 2nd?

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

    Posted

    I just bought "second grade" tablets at the any local office store, like this. Then I discovered I could buy it by the ream at the local educational supply store, and haven't looked back since.

     

    i bought a ream and am happy with it 

     

    I know he will just have to make a switch at some point, but i like the size and the lines for him since he is still struggling with letter formation

    how well should a 2nd grader read / when should i worry

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

    Posted

    i have a new 2nd grader who i feel is behind in reading; i know at that age there is a lot of "difference" in reading levels but he doesn't seem to be "running away with it" he seems to pick up the rules ok, but he can't recall them when we are reading, there is no fire starting and he is not taking off on his own in reading (I didn't start really trying with him till 1st I will be starting a lot harder with his younger brother in Kindy).  When i was in 2nd i was reading my mom's Stephen King books.  

     

    i am wondering if i should be thinking about getting him some extra support.  a reading group or reading class or i don't know -- i really don't know what i am looking for i am just worried he is behind in reading and i am failing him.  i mean he kinda can read but he is not taking off and reading on his own.

     

    should i get him a tutor?  should i look for something for him?  should i just keep on keeping on and trust he will "catch fire" and "take off" in his own time?
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