Class Learning Profile Model Template

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Grade: 3 Teacher: Mrs. G. Subject: Science Standard: 6.23—Plants lifecycle Goal: Research and present information on a flower.

NETWORKN Students—Strengths Students—Weaknesses Students—Preferences/Interests etwork Recognition Elizabeth—Thorough knowledge of Kevin—Low vision (Learning flowers (annuals) Brian—Limited English proficiency “what”) Jorge—Extensive vocabulary Kiwa—Difficulty discerning key concepts when reading or listening

Strategy Bill—Computer wiz; familiar with Brian—Difficulty with organization when (Learning electronic encyclopedia and the Web doing a project or paper “how”) Marina—Very good at oral Sarita—Poor writing mechanics— presentations spelling, proofreading, handwriting Jake—Talented at drawing Phillip—Fine motor difficulties

Affect Mandy—Very confident, strong self- Brian—Easily discouraged, afraid to take Elizabeth—Loves gardening, (Learning esteem risks horses “why”) Phillip—Extremely persistent Kiwa—Looses focus and dreams or Bill—Loves computer graphics, the through challenges distracts other kids Web, any new software program James—Leadership/works well in Helen—Personal concerns, often Jake—Prefers hands-on activities collaborative groups distracted Brian—Thrives with a lot of structure Jorge—Plays saxophone very well CAST_App_Template 1 p. 2 CAST_App_Template 1 p. 3

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 CAST_App_Template 1 p. 4

Strategic Strengths Strategic Weaknesses Drawing/artistic talent Fine motor difficulties Talented athlete Gross motor coordination problems Skilled with 3-dimensional design Hand-eye coordination problems Talented singer/musician Poor handwriting Excellent at computer graphics Poor spelling Excellent dancer Speech impairment Outstanding speaker/presenter Difficulty with oral presentations Outstanding written expression skills: Written expression problems: poetry selecting/narrowing topic narrative planning expository writing organization journal proofreading dialogue/drama addressing audience songs ______Outstanding concentration/attention Restless/fidgety Highly organized Poor self-monitoring Highly flexible, adaptable Trouble completing work Facility with constructing (building, assembling, fixing, Over-focused, difficulty with transitions designing) Strong problem analysis/solving skills Poor organization Strong at summarizing, paraphrasing Difficulty seeking relevant info Strong at composing (art, dance, multimedia, visual) Poor memory for spoken information Poor memory for written info Difficulty taking good notes Trouble finding key concepts Trouble prioritizing CAST_App_Template 1 p. 5

Affective Strengths Affective Weaknesses Preferences/Interests Persistent Discouraged Structured tasks Optimistic Overconfident Open-ended tasks Highly confident Low expectation of success Hands-on activities Outstanding leadership skills Difficulty working in groups Video games High energy Difficulty working in pairs Work with graphics/images Deep subject interests Fearful Singing Very independent worker Withdrawn Drama Deeply caring and considerate Domineering Art Excellent collaborator Problems outside of school Collaborative work Seeker of challenge Gives up easily Individual work Focused Difficulty with independent Content interests: work ______Good at offering and making use of Tendency to clown Activity interests: constructive feedback around/disruptive ______Good collaborator “Turned off” to studying Need to be active Computer multimedia CAST_App_Template 1 p. 6

Class Learning Profile Blank Template

Grade: Teacher: . Subject: Standard: Goal:

NETWORKNetwo Students— Students— Students— rk Strengths Weaknesses Preferences/Interests Recognition (Learning “what”)

Strategy (Learning “how”)

Affect (Learning “why”)