Need SERIOUS math help

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  • October 5, 2010 at 6:45 am
    Renelle
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    Hi Misty,

    Here’s something a bit different that we have used for our 8 yr old (who is not a fan of math) it’s called TIMES TALES.

    It’s great for visual spatial learners. A bit different but simple. They say it times tables can be taught in 2 lessons easy!

    Definitely worth it for us.

    I know that the mention of another ‘programme’ may make you sigh but just have a look and see what you think.

    I’m sure he will be ok because you are doing all the research you can to find out other ways to help him learn. If he were at school he may never have had a 2nd, 3rd, 4th…. chance at learning them at all.

    Blessings, Renelle

    October 5, 2010 at 1:04 pm
    missceegee
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    My dd is stuck on addition facts and we’re trying Rapid Recall System from Jan Bedell at little Giant Steps. Pricey, but we’re seeing improvement in our 3rd week. I put the sheets in page protectors to be able to use them again. I bought all 4 (+-x/) as I think she’ll need it for all 4. It is available for individual operations for much less, of course.

    ~Christie

    October 5, 2010 at 6:16 pm
    Misty
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    Thanks everyone for the idea’s this will be great and some research.  I will let you know if anything clicks but time will only tell. Misty

    October 6, 2010 at 2:04 pm
    houseofchaos
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    Hi Misty,

    We use a Flashmaster to help:

    http://www.flashmaster.com/

    This has been good for two of our children who learn slowly and frustrate easily.  I think being able to practice on their own and see their own results (and improvements) is encouraging. 

    For these same children, we are continuing on with math, and I let them use a multiplication chart as often as they need it.  It is working, albeit slowly.  Our eleven year old, who learns very slowly, and has similar issues with seemingly forgetting everything, has improved greatly with this less pressure method. 

    We also practice the tables by playing a form of “war” card game – also using a multiplication table for those who need it.  Take out the jacks, queens, kings if you like, or use them for 11, 12, 13. When you flip up the cards, they need to be multiplied together (this works well with addition also for the younger ones).  If playing with unmatched children, the more skilled one has to count to a certain number before answering.  Whoever answers correctly and first gets the cards.

    I am sure the copywork would be a great help, but it’s not something we’ve tried.

    One thing I have learned is that each child is very individual, and often they will succeed just fine given some time and space to do so.

    Gaeleen

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