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At the K-2 level
manual dexterity will be limited. They will not be able
to draw straight lines, use scissors effectively, write very
well, or use a computer side bar scrolling function in a software application.
At the K-1 level students will just be starting
to learn to read ("prereaders"). They will be dependent
on you for verbal instruction. Have them communicate verbally or
with pictures with you, since writing skills will be limited.
Read things out loud to them; read instructions and consider
pre-building any presentation materials or build them with the students' help.
Students at the K-2 level are always in motion!
Their attention span is about 10-15 minutes. So
forget long lectures. Change your activity. Speak, then
show a video, have the kids get up and do
an activity. Sitting still can be difficult for them.
Although they will need help, young students work well as
a group. Be prepared for noise and laughter! Praise and encourage them.
At this age it is important to understand that intellectually students
will not be able to make logical conclusions built on multiple
steps. Perceptually they also do not understand the concept of
fractions - they do not comprehend that when you remove part
of an object, you no longer have the entire object.
Kids at this age believe what they see. Concepts are
difficult to understand.
Click on these links to read about the
Math or Science Standards
for these grades.
3rd - 5th Grade:
Students in upper elementary grades have a longer attention span: 20-30
minutes. They can add, subtract, multiple, divide,
sort and combine into groups. They can follow written instructions
and formulate questions, hypotheses, and have started to use
problem solving techniques. They understand concepts and do not have
to "see to believe".
Click on these links to read about the
Math or Science Standards
for these grades.
6th - 8th Grade:
At this grade level, students have the intellect and skills
to conduct basic experimentation. They can hypothesize, conceptualize,
evaluate and draw logical conclusions. They are able to work
through a 40 minute session.
Click on these links to read about the
Math or Science Standards
for these grades.
9th - 12th Grade:
At this grade level, students have the intellect, knowledge
and dexterity skills to experiment. They can hypothesize, conceptualize,
evaluate and draw logical conclusions. They are able to work
through an hour session.
Click on these links to read about the
Math or Science Standards
for these grades.