UDL Guidelines – Timothy Sparzak

I. Provide Multiple Means of

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Representation:
1. Provide options for perception
1.1 Offer ways of customizing the display of - Enlarged text if needed.
information - Use of the Interactive Whiteboard
1.2 Offer alternatives for auditory information - Pythagorean Theorem Video and book
- Interactive Whiteboard
1.3 Offer alternatives for visual information
- Pythagorean Theorem Video with captions
2. Provide options for language, mathematical
expressions, and symbols
- Review terms such as Pythagorean Theorem and
2.1 Clarify vocabulary and symbols hypotenuse (written on board), and representation
through video.
- Example of ways to show problems involving ladder
2.2 Clarify syntax and structure and baseball diamond, the structure or order they
are laid out.
2.3 Support decoding of text, and - Annotating word problems using various reading
mathematical notation, and symbols and SAT strategies we have discussed.
- Formulas clearly written and visual examples
2.4 Promote understanding across language
present.
- Use of Interactive Whiteboard
2.5 Illustrate through multiple media
- Pythagorean Theorem Video and Doc Cam.
3. Provide options for comprehension
- Review the parts of a right triangle and keep
3.1 Activate or supply background knowledge tapping into that background knowledge throughout
the lesson.
3.2 Highlight patterns, critical features, big - Display the Pythagorean Theorem and examples
ideas, and relationships for the class on the IWB and through video.
- Show videos, real-life examples, and handouts
3.3 Guide information processing,
along with a reading to help with information
visualization, and manipulation
processing.
3.4 Maximize transfer and generalization
II. Provide Multiple Means for Action and
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Expression:
4. Provide options for physical action
4.1 Vary the methods for response and - Group work and collaborative discussions.
navigation
- Use of video relating to material with captions.
4.2 Optimize access to tools and assistive
- Access to the Interactive Whiteboard during
technologies
group work.
5. Provide options for expression and
communication

5.1 Use multiple media for communication
5.2 Use multiple tools for construction and
composition
5.3 Build fluencies with graduated labels of
support for practice and performance
6. Provide options for executive functions
6.1 Guide appropriate goal setting
6.2 Support planning and strategy
development
6.3 Facilitate managing information and
resources
6.4 Enhance capacity for monitoring progress
III. Provide Multiple Means for Engagement:
7. Provide options for recruiting interest
7.1 Optimize individual choice and autonomy
7.2 Optimize relevance, value, and
authenticity
7.3 Minimize threats and distractions
8. Provide options for sustaining effort and
persistence
8.1 Heighten salience of goals and objectives
8.2 Vary demands and resources to optimize
challenge
8.3 Foster collaboration and community
8.4 Increase mastery-oriented feedback
9. Provide options for self-regulation
9.1 Promote expectations and beliefs that
optimize motivation
9.2 Facilitate personal coping skills and
strategies
9.3 Develop self-assessment and reflection
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- Examples displayed on board and discussion
feedback from teacher and peers.
-Practice sheets and real-life word problems and
pictures.
- “I do, we do, you do” sequence of instruction.
- Anticipatory set guides students’ understanding
of the objective.
- Use of practice sheets to help students stay
organized.
- Routine written clearly on chalkboard in
sequential order.
- Teacher circulating the classroom.
- Teacher or peer led discussions.
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- Allow students to pick less problems if there is not
enough time.
- Relate the Pythagorean Theorem to real-world
applications for the students.
- Heterogeneous grouping with the teacher using
proximity strategies and circulating the classroom
constantly.
- Short, engaging activities within lesson relating to
main objective.
- Partner and large group discussion and guided
practice
- Discussion, teacher feedback on guided and
independent practice
- Promote positive feedback through discussions and
engaging activities.
- Managing frustration and emotions through multiple
breaks and stress relieving techniques.
- Exit Slip given at end of lesson.