Twice Exceptional: Gifted and Learning Disabled
What is Twice Exceptional (2e)? Twice exceptional (2e) isn’t quite how is sounds. A twice exceptional learner is one whom not only has the potential for high achievement, but also has a learning disability of difficulty. These disabilities may include dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, auditory processing disorder, physical disabilities, autism spectrum, or other impairments such as […]
6 Myths About Gifted and Talented Students
Myth 1: Gifted students are good at everything! This simply isn’t true! When I asked my daughter’s pre-primary teacher if she thought she could be gifted (not a question I asked lightly) she said “no, because she isn’t good at everything.” Boy was she wrong! Formal assessment later showed her to be gifted. She has […]
Using Problem Solving Mats in the Classroom
What is a Problem Solving Mat? A problem solving mat is a useful teaching resource that will guide your students through the steps to problem solving. Each section of the problem solving mat matches a step in the process: How Can You Use a Problem Solving Mat? Why Teach Problem Solving? Problem solving helps to develop […]
4 Steps to Teaching Problem Solving
In 1945 George Polya published the book ‘How To Solve It’ where he identified four basic principles of problem solving. Polya’s principles are a great scaffold to teach your students how to solve problems. It involves a four-step approach: Step 1: Understand the Problem Where should I start? It seems obvious, but how often do […]