The document outlines strategies for teaching mathematics to a child with a mild attention span issue. Key approaches include using concrete objects, providing frequent breaks, chunking assignments, and utilizing reinforcement techniques. Modifications to lessons and testing environments are also suggested to enhance focus and learning retention.

1. ADAPTATION: MODIFICATION
Low Attention Span:
➢ Level of the child: Mild (ID)
An area of student need, involving difficulty with
maintaining concentration, especially on non-preferred
activities, while ignoring distractions.
● Subject: Mathematics
● Class: V
● Chapter 7: Can you see the Pattern?
General Teaching Strategy:
● Start with simple problems using concrete objects
● Using repetitive activity to learn and retain new information
● Provide frequent physical breaks; avoid long periods of sitting or being physically
inactive. For example: asking the student to collect/distribute materials, drop the material
to the office.
● Chunk assignments into parts and provide feedback when each step is finished.
● Providing reinforcement on-task behaviors like reinforcing with a star sticker, smiley,
hi-five, etc.
● Consider the use of music and headphones if it helps the student to concentrate.
● Facilitating the student with requisite prompts i.e. modeling, verbal, physical, gesture.
● Provide items that a student can physically manipulate (stress ball)
● Provide an alternate testing location that is more free of distractions
● Prompt the student to return to task if he/she seems to be off task.
● Allow additional time according to the needs of the child.
Time Management:
● 5 minutes of book work and 10 leisure time (Slot I)
● 5 minutes of book work and 10 leisure time Slot II)
Note: Gradually increasing the study time and decreasing the leisure time.

2. Sample pages from NCERT book (class V) with modifications:

5. NOTE: As we are using the Modification technique so we will eliminate the anti-clockwise concept and any other complex
exercise or content.

6. Evaluation Worksheet
1. Complete the pattern using beads and blocks:
2. Circle the picture that continues the pattern: