Curriculum Barriers Template - math

Alicia (not real name) is an 8^th grade student, who is very shy and quiet, but engages with adults easily.  She needs a strong relationship with her teacher in order to feel comfortable to ask for help.  I have taught Alicia since she was in 6^th grade, and we have developed a good relationship.  She is involved in extra-curricular activities including: crafting, music lessons, traveling, and running. 

Curriculum Element	Student Characteristics	Barrier in Learner Environment for Student
Subject Matter	- poor self-confidence regarding math	- math is not Alicia’s strong subject and she needs reassurance
Discussion	- often engages with other students in a one-on-one setting, but not in a group setting	- Alicia probably feels uncomfortable when speaking in front of the whole class
Instruction style – auditory (lecture)	- will often misinterpret information	- she is unable to quickly process steps to a math problem verbally, needs additional wait time
Instruction style – examples (visual)	- very attentive student who will follow teacher examples - will diligently write down what is on the board	- none
Seat work and homework	- hard working student - she will try to work through problems, even if she needs help	- if she does not have teacher check-in, she will often complete problems incorrectly
Textbook	- she has never used a textbook before middle school (always worksheets/workbooks)	- she does not transfer math problems from book to paper correctly
Chapter test	- studies with parents and teachers to prepare - easily distracted by others	- needs extended time in a quiet room