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NYSTCE: Students with Disabilities Exam Prep

Category - Promoting Student Learning

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Kindergartner Duncan is struggling to hear sounds and learn to read. He seems embarrassed and discouraged, which is reducing his motivation to try. Which of the following strategies can Mrs. Christensen employ to encourage Duncan?
  1. Approach reading tasks playfully, avoid making comparisons, and praise Duncan for his efforts.
  2. Assign Duncan to a remedial reading group and give him extra worksheets and assignments until he catches up.
  3. Send Duncan to the resource room.
  4. Suggest that Duncan repeat kindergarten.
Explanation
Answer: A-By approaching reading tasks playfully, avoiding making comparisons, and praising Duncan for his efforts, Mrs. Christensen will encourage Duncan to keep trying. Focus on strengths, rather than weaknesses, and use activities, games, and concepts that interest the child. Focus on learning, having fun, and giving best effort.
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