Difficulty learning and comprehending arithmetic
People may not be able to follow multi-step procedures People may not be able to identify critical information
Difficulty learning to count Trouble recognizing numbers Poor memory for numbers Trouble organizing things in a logical way
Trouble learning math facts Difficulty developing math problem-solving skills Poor long term memory for math Not familiar with math vocabulary Difficulty measuring Avoiding games that require strategy
Difficulty estimating Difficulty learning math concepts beyond basic facts Poor ability to budget Trouble with concepts of time Trouble with mental math Difficulty finding different approaches to one problem
Identify strengths and weaknesses Develop strategies that will help Help outside the classroom (tutor) repeated reinforcement Specific practice of straightforward ideas
Allow use of fingers and scratch paper Use diagrams and draw math concepts Provide peer assistance Suggest use of graph paper Suggest use of colored pencils to differentiate problems
Work with manipulatives Draw pictures of word problems Use mnemonic devices to learn steps of a math concept Use rhythm and music to teach math facts and to set steps to a beat Schedule computer time for the student for drill and practice
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