Addressing Special Educational Needs and Disability in the Curriculum
Marion Frankland
Addressing Special Educational Needs and Disability in the Curriculum
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Science
by Marion Frankland
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Have you ever wondered how science class can be fun and fair for everyone, no matter their challenges? Imagine a classroom where every experiment and discovery is made exciting and easy to understand for all students. How can teachers make sure no one feels left out in the world of science?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book offers practical strategies to help teachers create inclusive and engaging science lessons for students with special educational needs and disabilities. Written for educators and teaching assistants, it focuses on removing learning barriers and adapting teaching methods to support all learners effectively. It is suitable for readers aged 9-12 who are interested in education and special needs.
Why we rated Addressing Special Educational Needs and Disability in the Curriculum 9C
Addressing Special Educational Needs and Disability in the Curriculum is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 158 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Addressing Special Educational Needs and Disability in the Curriculum works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Addressing Special Educational Needs and Disability in the Curriculum as 9C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Addressing Special Educational Needs and Disability in the Curriculum explores science, special education, children with disabilities, education, and teaching strategies — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about science, special education, children with disabilities.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781315457857
- Pages
- 158
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Nonfiction