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Mik
ayla's math skills are in the low to very low range. Her ability to perform basic math computations
(Calculation standard score of 69) and her ability to solve a variety of story problems (Applied Problems standard
score of 78) gave her a Mathematics Cluster score of 73, in the low range.
Mikayla’s Broad Mathematics score is a combination of the Applied Problems score (78) and her performance on
the Math Facts Fluency subtest. Her ability to solve simple addition and subtraction facts quickly (Math Facts
Fluency standard score of 72) fell in the low range. Her overall Broad Mathematics score is in the low range.
Mikayla also struggled with her math calculation skills and was unable to multiply 1-2 digit numbers and subtract
fractions with like denominators. Mikayla struggled with knowing the difference between the multiplication and
division symbol. She was given a timed test with simple addition and subtraction problems and performed in the
low average range in this area. Her Math Calculation Skills score, a combination of the Calculation subtest (69)
and the Math Facts Fluency subtest (72), came out to 69, which is in the very low range.
In the area of Math Problem Solving, Mikayla's Applied Problems standard score of 78 and Number Matrices
standard score of 68 combine to give her a cluster score of 70, which is in the low range. She also struggled with
multiple step story problems having to do with the concepts of money, time, and measurement.
In the area of written language, Mikayla demonstrates low ability. Her ability to produce sentences that are
evaluated with respect to quality of expression (Writing Samples standard score of 72) fell in the low range.
Mikayla's spelling skills (Spelling standard score of 75) also fell in the low range.
Her Broad Written Language score of 74 is in the low range. This score is a combination of the Spelling and
Writing Samples subtest in addition to the Writing Fluency subtest which measures her ability to formulate and
write simple sentences quickly in response to word and picture prompts. On this subtest she scored 75, in the
low range. Mikayla's sentences lacked capitalization and punctuation as well as complete thoughts and correct
grammar.
The Written Expression cluster score is based on the Writing Samples subtest, score of 72, and the Writing
Fluency subtest, score of 75. Her overall score of 73 places her in the low range in this area.
Information Processing:
An information/psychological processing disorder is a condition that interferes with a student's learning in a
variety of settings. It is manifested by inadequate skills in one or more of the following areas: acquisition of
information, organization, planning and sequencing, working memory, visual and/or auditory processing, speed
of processing, verbal and/or nonverbal expression, transfer of information, and motor control for written tasks.
Interviews were completed by Mikayla's mother and teachers in order to provide insight into her learning and
processing skills. The following information was obtained:
The SLD parent interview was completed by Penny Baxter, Mikayla's mother 11/20/2017. Penny stated that
Mikayla's strengths are socializing and finding good qualities in everyone. Penny agrees that Mikayla does have
difficulty processing information; however, she has not noticed issues with Mikayla's vision or hearing. When
asked if there was a family history of learning disabilities, Penny said that there weren’t any that she was aware