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How do you go about helping a fourth grader in a resource room (for those who don't know it's like a tutoring program.) with addition/subtraction? I often see students who do not know their basic facts like 4 +4. I use tally marks or finger counting, but if a student has to complete a problem like 3 digit by 3 digit with regrouping, it takes a lot of effort on their part and they give up. Any ideas?
Make it more concrete by using manipulatives. Use Popsicle sticks, unifix cubes, or legos. Separate the addends by using different colors or use different colors for numbers in different place values.
You need to make sure the student understands place value and has basic number sense. If the student doesn't understand 317 is actually 300+10+7 then you're never going to make progress.
You need to make sure the student understands place value and has basic number sense. If the student doesn't understand 317 is actually 300+10+7 then you're never going to make progress.
I agree that it's a good strategy, but we don't teach number sense like that in my district, at least not in any of the special ed classrooms I've been in. We do touch points. If you haven't heard of it here's a link to it.
I agree that it's a good strategy, but we don't teach number sense like that in my district, at least not in any of the special ed classrooms I've been in. We do touch points. If you haven't heard of it here's a link to it.
TouchMath works well, but we use it for children with moderate to severe developmental and cognitive delays like down Syndrome, etc. It's used for those who are not likely to progress beyond basic life skill computations anyways.
Actually I do understand math curriculum. I am a fully credentialed teacher who has taught my own fifth grade classroom. I choose to work as an aide because it works out better for my family issues and hours. I know exactly what number sense is, it's just not taught in the classrooms I serve. Don't assume because it's taught one way where you are that it's taught the same everywhere.
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TouchMath works well, but we use it for children with moderate to severe developmental and cognitive delays like down Syndrome, etc. It's used for those who are not likely to progress beyond basic life skill computations anyways.
Where YOU are it's taught for moderate to severe kiddos. Here it is taught in RSP and mild special Ed classes. I have worked as a math tutor for the state of California for many years and it is used there as well for students who need to catch up on their math skills.
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