Recommendations for regarding student interventions
from Italy and does not yet speak English well. His teacher is concerned that
he is not doing well in reading and refers him for an evaluation. The
psychologist gives him an IQ test and found that he scored below the average
range. Why may an IQ test not be an accurate reflection of Francesco’s
cognitive abilities?
2. Ms. Williams?s teaching was observed by her principal
while teaching reading to her second graders. The principal remarked in her
feedback that Ms. Williams used too much large group instruction during her
reading period and needs to provide more differentiated instruction for
students in small groups. Ms. Williams is frustrated because she does not have
a teacher aide and does not understand how she can provide small group
instruction while keeping the other students occupied. What are some ways that
Ms. Williams can provide effective small group instruction?





