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Class Learning Profile Grade: 3 Teacher: Mrs. G. Subject: Science Goal: Research and present information on a flower.

Model Template Standard: 6.23Plants lifecycle

Network Recognition (Learning what)

StudentsStrengths ElizabethThorough knowledge of flowers (annuals) JorgeExtensive vocabulary

StudentsWeaknesses KevinLow vision BrianLimited English proficiency KiwaDifficulty discerning key concepts when reading or listening BrianDifficulty with organization when doing a project or paper SaritaPoor writing mechanics spelling, proofreading, handwriting PhillipFine motor difficulties BrianEasily discouraged, afraid to take risks KiwaLooses focus and dreams or distracts other kids HelenPersonal concerns, often distracted

StudentsPreferences/Interests

Strategy (Learning how)

BillComputer wiz; familiar with electronic encyclopedia and the Web MarinaVery good at oral presentations JakeTalented at drawing MandyVery confident, strong selfesteem PhillipExtremely persistent through challenges JamesLeadership/works well in collaborative groups

Affect (Learning why)

ElizabethLoves gardening, horses BillLoves computer graphics, the Web, any new software program JakePrefers hands-on activities BrianThrives with a lot of structure JorgePlays saxophone very well

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Examples of Student Qualities

Recognition Strengths Recognition Weaknesses Excellent observer Low vision Extraordinary spatial ability Blindness Excellent interpretation graphs/charts Poor visual/spatial understanding Acute sensitivity to nuance/tone Color blindness Perfect pitch Hearing impairment Extensive musical background Deafness Excellent at deriving key points from spoken/written Difficulty processing and deriving meaning from language spoken language Extensive vocabulary Limited vocabulary Extensive content knowledge (list) Limited content knowledge (list) _________________________ ________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ Knowledge of multiple languages Limited English proficiency Advanced reading abilities Difficulty with reading: word recognition word recognition word decoding word decoding text structures/story grammar text structures/story grammar author style author style skimming fluency ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ Facility with hypertext (e.g., Web links, navigation through Difficulty/confusion with hypertext electronic documents) Skill with rhymes, phonemic awareness, language play Tendency to literal interpretation Difficulty finding important information

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Strategic Strengths Drawing/artistic talent Talented athlete Skilled with 3-dimensional design Talented singer/musician Excellent at computer graphics Excellent dancer Outstanding speaker/presenter Outstanding written expression skills: poetry narrative expository writing journal dialogue/drama songs ____________________________ Outstanding concentration/attention Highly organized Highly flexible, adaptable Facility with constructing (building, assembling, fixing, designing) Strong problem analysis/solving skills Strong at summarizing, paraphrasing Strong at composing (art, dance, multimedia, visual)

Strategic Weaknesses Fine motor difficulties Gross motor coordination problems Hand-eye coordination problems Poor handwriting Poor spelling Speech impairment Difficulty with oral presentations Written expression problems: selecting/narrowing topic planning organization proofreading addressing audience __________________________ __________________________ Restless/fidgety Poor self-monitoring Trouble completing work Over-focused, difficulty with transitions Poor organization Difficulty seeking relevant info Poor memory for spoken information Poor memory for written info Difficulty taking good notes Trouble finding key concepts Trouble prioritizing

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Affective Strengths Persistent Optimistic Highly confident Outstanding leadership skills High energy Deep su"#ect interests ery independent worker Deeply caring and considerate &xcellent colla"orator Seeker of challenge $ocused

Affective Weaknesses Discouraged Overconfident Low expectation of success Difficulty working in groups Difficulty working in pairs $earful !ithdrawn Domineering Pro"lems outside of school (ives up easily Difficulty with independent work

(ood at offering and making use of constructive feed"ack

,endency to clown around/disruptive

(ood colla"orator

-,urned off. to studying

Preferences/Interests Structured tasks Open-ended tasks Hands-on activities ideo games !ork with graphics/images Singing Drama %rt 'olla"orative work )ndividual work 'ontent interests* ++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++++++++++++ %ctivity interests* ++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++++++++++++ /eed to "e active 'omputer multimedia

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Class Learning Profile Grade: Goal: Teacher: .

Blank Template Subject: Standard:

Network Recognition (Learning what)

Students Strengths

Students Weaknesses

Students Preferences/Interests

Strategy (Learning how)

Affect (Learning why)