Modali (or ModaliEd)
“Discover how every mind learns best.”
Modali is an evidence-based diagnostic profiling platform designed to translate cognitive, sensory, academic, and metacognitive data into actionable Universal Design for Learning (UDL) strategies and tiered classroom accommodations.
Meet the Founder: Michael Amancio Avergonzado & LiquidVisuals Interactive
Discover the founding story of Modali: how Cebuano educational visionary Michael Amancio Avergonzado conceived the platform's diagnostic purpose and founded LiquidVisuals Interactive, the creative engineering company whose team developed Modali Ed to unlock adaptive agency for every learner.
How Modali Is Architected: MECE Portals, Dashboards & Schema
Explore the complete technical and structural design of Modali: 12 unauthenticated public pages, 4 mutually exclusive role portals (Platform Superadmin, School Administrator, Classroom Teacher, and Student Learner), two-tier adaptive navigation, and 9 synchronized relational database tables.
International Schools K–12 Implementation & Lesson Planning Workflow
Detailed guide for school heads, SENCOs, and teachers across EYFS, Primary, Junior HS, and Senior HS on embedding diagnostic profiling into lesson planning, activity design, and flexible grouping.
How PLCs & Diagnostic Profiling Work in the Philippines (DepEd LAC & RA 11650)
Read our analysis of how DepEd Order No. 35 s. 2016 (Learning Action Cells), Republic Act 11650 (Inclusive Education Act), the MATATAG Curriculum, and Daily Lesson Logs (DLL) integrate with Modali.
Why It Works: The "Modalities" Concept
The name Modali is derived from "modalities," directly reflecting each learner's unique sensory and cognitive processing preferences. By understanding how a student receives, encodes, and expresses information, educators remove construct-irrelevant barriers.
Rooted in Learning for All
Grounded in provincial policy and research-backed frameworks, Modali produces the official Class Profile Matrix (Appendix A) and Individual Student Profile (Appendix B), facilitating seamless Individual Education Plan (IEP) and Professional Learning Community (PLC) workflows.
Read Pedagogical Lineage & 7 SourcesPsychometric Precision & Z-Scores
Moving beyond arbitrary labels, Modali utilizes standardized cohort norms (\(\mu_k, \sigma_k\)) and Standardized Z-Scores (\(Z_k\)) with explicit \(\pm 0.85\sigma\) thresholds to reliably differentiate true cognitive strengths (\(\alpha\)) from acute support needs (\(\delta\)).
The 13 Core Psychometric Subscales Explained
Modali quantifies student learning across 13 psychometric subscales grouped into 4 foundational developmental dimensions.
Sensory Processing Modalities (Sensory Intake & Encoding)
Visual Sensory Processing
Measures capacity to encode, comprehend, and retain information through visual representations (flowcharts, color-coded anchor charts, graphic organizers, and visual timelines).
Auditory Sensory Processing
Measures auditory retention of spoken instruction, oral storytelling, multi-step auditory directions, and speech-sound discrimination without requiring visual scaffolding.
Kinesthetic/Tactile Processing
Measures cognitive processing through physical manipulation of objects, tactile manipulatives, 3D modeling, hands-on laboratory experiments, and movement-integrated learning.
Cognitive Orientation & Problem-Solving Styles
Verbal-Linguistic Orientation
Facility with written vocabulary, linguistic syntax, literary analysis, essay writing, and structured academic debates.
Logical-Mathematical Orientation
Deductive reasoning, pattern recognition, mental calculation, hypothesis testing, and algorithmic step-by-step logic.
Visual-Spatial Cognitive Style
2D/3D spatial mental rotation, geometric transformation, reading blueprints, architectural models, and schematic maps.
Practical-Applied Cognitive Style
Pragmatic real-world problem solving, experiential case studies, authentic community projects, and functional utility over pure abstract theory.
Social & Environmental Learning Dynamics
Interpersonal Dynamics
Capacity for peer collaboration, group dialogue, empathetic perspective-taking, conflict negotiation, and shared team outcomes.
Intrapersonal Dynamics
Preference for independent self-study, self-reflection, introspective analysis, autonomous pacing, and internal motivation.
Environmental Ergonomics
Sensitivity to ambient auditory noise levels, lighting intensity, temperature, clutter-free seating, and dedicated sensory calming spaces.
Executive Function & Metacognitive Regulation (TII Index)
Goal Setting & Task Initiation
Ability to formulate clear learning objectives, break down long-term projects, and overcome task avoidance to begin work promptly.
Self-Monitoring & Self-Regulation
Metacognitive error checking, sustained attention over 15+ minutes, pace regulation, and emotional self-calming during test anxiety.
Scaffolding Receptivity & Strategy Use
Proactive help-seeking, receptivity to teacher feedback, and utilization of guided rubrics, step checklists, and assistive software.
How Modali Translates Test Data into Concrete Strategies
Learn the clinical decision logic behind UDL Principles 1–3, Targeted Accommodations, Assistive Technologies, Gap Analysis, Multidimensional Radar plotting, and Cohort Standardized Z-Score (\(Z_k\)) calculation.
8 Pillars to 13 Subscales Alignment Matrix
How the 100 diagnostic assessment indicators across the 8 Developmental Pillars map to the 13 Core Psychometric Subscales.
| Pillar | Developmental Pillar Title | Indicators | Primary Subscale Mappings | Clinical Focus & Pedagogical Interplay | Targeted Tier 1 / Tier 2 UDL Scaffolds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Oral Communication
Receptive & Expressive Language
|
Q01 – Q12 |
AUD
VER
STSR
|
Evaluates auditory language comprehension, spoken narrative structure, multi-step auditory memory span, and metalinguistic self-advocacy when terminology is unfamiliar. | Single-step auditory cues, visual anchor charts, peer dialogue pairs, and speech-to-text option. |
| 2 |
Reading Decoding
Text Comprehension & Fluency
|
Q13 – Q25 |
VER
VIS
SPA
|
Measures phonological decoding automaticity, sight word vocabulary, reading stamina, main idea synthesis, and inferential reading supported by graphic visual structures. | Dual-coded illustrated passages, graphic organizers, text-to-speech readers, and guided reading chunks. |
| 3 |
Written Expression
Syntax & Graphomotor Stamina
|
Q26 – Q37 |
VER
KIN
GSTI
|
Assesses syntactical sentence writing, capitalization/punctuation, graphomotor pencil stamina, keyboarding preference, and pre-writing ideation organization. | Sentence starters, essay structure templates, digital typing options, and ergonomic pencil grips. |
| 4 |
Mathematical Fluency
Logical & Applied Problem Solving
|
Q38 – Q50 |
LOG
APP
SPA
|
Captures mental math calculation, practical money transactions, word-problem operational translation, geometric patterns, and flexible multi-strategy problem solving. | Concrete math manipulatives (blocks/counters), step-by-step worked examples, and authentic project calculations. |
| 5 |
Cognitive & Executive
Working Memory & Self-Regulation
|
Q51 – Q63 |
GSTI
SMMR
ENV
|
Quantifies sustained attention span over 15+ minutes, working memory storage without notes, rapid task initiation, desk organization, and flexible adaptation to routine shifts. | Visual countdown timers (Time Timer), structured checklists, noise-cancelling headphones, and desk organizers. |
| 6 |
Social-Emotional Competence
Self-Regulation & Peer Relations
|
Q64 – Q76 |
INTER
SMMR
STSR
|
Analyzes proactive emotional self-calming, peer conflict negotiation, growth-mindset perseverance after mistakes, test anxiety regulation, and trusting help-seeking relationships. | Calm-down sensory corners, structured cooperative group roles, restorative circles, and proactive mentor check-ins. |
| 7 |
Motor & Spatial Sensory
Sensory Thresholds & Coordination
|
Q77 – Q88 |
KIN
SPA
ENV
|
Measures scissor control, hand-eye ball catching, postural trunk stability in chairs, spatial navigation around school buildings, and sensory modulation (auditory/tactile/lighting). | Dynamic wobble seating, adaptive scissors, dimmed lighting zones, movement brain breaks, and sensory pathway maps. |
| 8 |
Learner Agency & Preferences
Metacognition & Self-Advocacy
|
Q89 – Q100 |
INTRA
STSR
APP
|
Profiles conscious awareness of personal strengths, specific areas of vulnerability, self-directed learning goal setting, autonomous choice of project topics, and assistive software mastery. | Choice boards, goal-setting reflection journals, personalized learning contracts, and self-selected assistive technology. |
The Eight Developmental Pillars
100 simplified, age-adapted indicators covering every domain of learner development.
Oral Communication
Receptive language processing, expressive narrative formulation, multi-step auditory processing, and conversational speech.
Reading & Comprehension
Phonetic decoding, sight word automaticity, reading fluency, main idea extraction, and contextual vocabulary inferencing.
Written Expression
Sentence syntax, punctuation, graphomotor mechanics, fine-motor stamina, pre-writing organization, and editing habits.
Math & Logic Fluency
Mental arithmetic, currency calculation, word problem translation, pattern deduction, measurement, and flexible strategy application.
Cognitive & Executive
Sustained attention, working memory retention, task initiation, time pacing, auditory noise filtering, and cognitive flexibility.
Social-Emotional Well-Being
Self-regulation calming, peer initiation, conflict resolution, growth-mindset resilience, safety perception, and help-seeking.
Motor & Spatial Sensory
Bilateral coordination, postural stability, spatial navigation, tactile/auditory modulation, and gross-motor balance.
Learner Agency & Preferences
Visual/auditory/kinesthetic preferences, independent vs. collaborative learning, goal-setting, and assistive tech mastery.
Tiered Intervention Architecture
For 80–85% of learners: High-quality, evidence-based core instruction with multimodal representations (dual-coding, anchor charts, graphic organizers, and choice-based assessments).
For 10–15% of learners: Small-group guided instruction, visual step checklists, concrete manipulatives, sentence starters, and structured pacing to bridge identified skill gaps.
For 1–5% of learners: High-frequency individualized instruction, speech-to-text assistive technology, sensory modulation tools, and formalized IEP modifications.
Accessibility & Multilingual Inclusion by Design
Featuring real-time question simplification (🪄), natural neural human voice read-aloud (TTS), 4-tier grade adaptations (K–2, 3–6, 7–9, 10–12), and 4-language instant switching (English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese).