Launching on 18 June 2024

Functional Academics

The Xtraordinary Digital (XD) School team in collaboration with Functional School will be bringing you the functional academic units that matter the most in life to achieve daily independent living.

Last Updated: May 2024

Meet the Practice Leader

Teacher Susan as she is fondly known has…

  • More than 20 years of spED teaching experience.
  • Formerly from NEXUS International School, Putrajaya.
  • Has multiple certifications in spED.
  • Specialised in teaching functional academics, such as numeracy, reading, and home science-based subjects.
  • Has extensive experience in providing sensory modulation support.

Units

Understanding time

Unit:

  • Reading the clock
  • Calculations duration
  • Estimating time

Benefits:

This module promotes the understanding of relationships and sense of urgency as well

Understanding the use of personal money

Unit:

  • Calculating money
  • Making purchases within budget
  • Making transactions

Benefits:

This module promotes self-mastery and independence in daily transactions and maths usage

Practising self-care for males/females

Unit:

  • How to take care of yourself
  • Modesty
  • Public vs private spaces

Benefits:

This module promotes independence, cleanliness, and safety in daily life routine

Developing empathy and friendship

Unit:

  • Generalisation of skills
  • Emotional thermometer
  • Reverse roleplay

Benefits:

This module promotes the understanding of social life and building relationships with others

Learning effectively

Unit:

  • Learning practices
  • Memory games
  • Learning games

Benefits:

This unit helps students with learning challenges develop skills to reduce cognitive overload, anxiety, rebuild attention span, and enjoy studying.

Functional Academics Class Guide

01

Pick a Suitable Class

02

Complete Registration Form

03

Wait for Confirmation of Class

04

Prepare for class

Arrive 20 mins before class

Parents are welcome on the first class; subsequent attendance is optional

05

Orientation

  • Overview of space & safety
  • Class specific
  • Pre-class enegizer
06

Attend Class

07

Meet with Coaches

  • Last 10 mins
  • Parents are welcomed to meet coaching team for review
08

End Class

  • Post-class practice
  • Homework (optional)

Packages

TRIAL SESSIONS



RM 150

for 3 sessions

SINGLE
SESSION



RM 120

per session

5
SESSIONS



RM 100

per session

10 SESSIONS



RM 90

per session

"Every individual deserves the tools to thrive in daily life. Together, we build those foundations."
- Prem (Principal Coach)

PREM'S PICTURE

Sneak Peak into our Functional Academics Journey

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the classroom size?

Each class will have 2 to 3 students.

How old will the students be?

Students starting from 8 years will be accepted

How are the students grouped?

Student pairings are decided according to their developmental needs, after several assessments.

How long is each class?

Each class will be one hour (last 10 mins with parents)

If my child require more support, do you provide 1-to-1?

Yes, we can provide personalised 1-to-1 support. 

What other programmes are available for my child?

Under XD School, we also provide vocational classes in the field of content creation and more. Visit https://www.thexdschool.com/programmes/ to know more.