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Written by Susan Milliones on September 27, 2021

Multiple Tiers of Instruction

Connecting With Students With Fluid Reasoning Challenges

You continue to learn about your students. Have you noticed anyone who has difficulty solving novel problems? Do you notice problems with getting started on a task? Maybe your  student has fluid reasoning challenges. In this post we will show you how to connect with students who have fluid reasoning challenges. First, we will shed light on what fluid reasoning is. Then, we will describe how it impacts students. Finally, we will give you a sneak peek into our Guide for Connecting Cognitive Impacts to Instructional Strategies.

 

How to know if your student has a fluid reasoning challenge

If the student has an IEP, look at the psychological evaluation. The scale scores chart will show you. If you need help, just ask your school psychologist. If there is no IEP, use observations to hypothesize a problem statement for an MTSS plan. Here are some things to look for…

Now you know how to connect with students who have fluid reasoning challenges. Try these strategies and monitor progress to see how your student responds.

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