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Michelle

LSA, Habs Elstree

Area(s) of Focus

Independent School (Primary/Secondary/Special)

Job Title

Learning Support

Area(s) of Interest

ADHD Assessment Augmented, Assistive Technology Autism and ASD Behaviour Cognition and Learning Communication and Interaction Dyslexia Dyspraxia Further Education Higher Education Literacy Secondary and post-16 Sensory and/or physical needs Social, emotional and mental health difficulties Speech, language and communication needs Technology

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Michelle
Mar 17, 2026
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Teaching yr 7 maths to deaf learners

I am a one to one LSA with a deaf student in year 7. He isnt doing awfully in maths but it has often been a sticking point when it comes to tests. He already get 50% extra time, separate room if he wishes and a reader (me) wish he finds useful for worded problems. Mum is especially worried as he is in a very academic school. She says  he is not processing the steps / remembering the steps when doing homework and sometimes in tests.   Everything I am reading suggests this is a standard challenge for deaf students and it requires a different way of teaching which is why I would like to speak to others who support deaf children in secondary schools. Thanks  
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