Break Down Assignment

Why should I do it:

Some students get overwhelmed by too much information on a page

Students who are dealing with ADD/ADHD tend to have difficulties with breaking up assignments

Provides student with small, frequent, attainable goals

When should I do it:

When a student shows signs of being overwhelmed

When you are aware of an ADHD/ADD diagnosis either by school or outside school

When student is reluctant to complete work

How do I do it:

Take a blank sheet of paper and cover up every item other than what you want the student to complete. After they complete that, teach them to move the sheet down

Determine what might be hardest/easiest for student. Have them do the easy items or the hard items first, which ever they prefer

Allow a break after student completes a portion of the work