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A “slow learner” is described as a student with low average IQ who appears to be functioning at the best of his/her ability. Working at their capacity this student may be one or two grade levels behind and “at-risk” for repeatedly failing the state assessment test. This student usually has no severe discrepancies under the LD classification and may be performing at or slightly above their ability or IQ.On the other hand a child with specific learning disability is one of average or above average intelligence who has specific difficulties which can make learning very difficult. There may be deficits in any of the basic central nervous system functions which have to do with the acquisition and use of listening speaking reading writing reasoning or mathematical abilities ie attention memory language auditory and visual perception motor coordination and planning spatial orientation impulse control and sequencing. In short if there is a discrepancy between the childs potential and actual achievement.“Children in need of remedial instruction such as children who are behind a grade level or who are ‘slow learners’ but who have not been diagnosed as having a specific learning disability or other disability are NOT considered persons with disabilities.” U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Report Sept. 1997Typically a slow learner has difficulty with higher order thinking or reasoning skills. This suggests that it will be more challenging to learn new concepts. New skills need to be based upon already mastered concepts. This can be difficult when the majority of the class has already mastered a concept and is moving on while the slow learner needs more time. This can lead to gaps in knowledge and basic skills. The more gaps in a content area the more challenging it is for anyone to learn new concepts. It’s also important to recognize that these students are typically keenly aware they are struggling and self-confidence can be an issue. They are prone to anxiety and low self- image.Remedial teaching is the use of activities techniques and practices to eliminate weaknesses or deficiencies that the slow learner is known to have E-blended resources may be Incorporated into the lessons of slow learners which have to suit the student’s interests needs and experiences. In addition to keeping their attention variety in instructional technique offers them the opportunity to see the same content presented in different ways. Incorporating Individualized Learning Materials and Audio and Visual Materials will Slow learners respond favourably to frequent reinforcement of small segments of learning. Therefore programmed texts and interactive computer instruction often are effective in remediation of the basic skills of slow learners. One common characteristic among slow learners is that they often learn better by seeing and hearing than by reading. Incorporating films videotapes and audio into lessons helps accommodate the instruction to the strategies learning modalities among slow learners. This book will through light on these areas and refresh the slow learners.