math curriculum/materials

I think it may depend on the LD and where they are in their math knowledge. Others can chime in but things that have popped up here as useful: Math Facts the Fun Way (www.citycreek.com) if they are having a hard time learning these. Singapore Math enjoyed quite a bit of support here for a while—I think those who liked it most had kids with visual processing problems. My dd used Everyday Math so I am familiar with it. My impression was that it was very language intensive—my very non-LD dd sometimes had difficulty figuring out what the instructions were asking for. She did fine with the bits where the child had to explain in writing why a certain result occurred, but my ds who has language LD would have been at a total loss as to what to do. So I am guessing that perhaps that kids that are having difficulty with it in your class may also have language LD. My personal experience is that Saxon math can work very well for kids who have this type of problem—I really like their very step-by-step approach to word problems in particular. An area I had to supplement further on was time. For this, I cannot say enough good things about an inexpensive book, available from the online bookstores, called “One Hand at a Time.”

Landmark School (with great reputation for working with people with LDs) has a math program that’s very structured and multisensory— go to http://www.landmarkschool.org and click on “outreach/publications.” They also offer training in doing it — but I’ve got the book and while training is always great, this isn’t one of those deals where you can’t do without it.

Have the students used the program in 2nd grade? I don’t how much you know about theEDM program, but you have to believe in the sprial Not all concepts are mastered throughou the book that might be your frustration. I have 6th grade teacher using it and loves it and has growth in her students.

Anna

I recommend Saxon as well; I have used it successfully for a number of years now with LD kids. It continually reviews old material, so the students never forget what was in the last chapter, and changes those practice problems to reflect the new skills that have been taught. They spend time each day on calendar, time, money, patterns, and (at the 3rd gr. level) problem solving. Word problems are integrated into each days lesson sheet, but you’ll find that it’s not as extensive as Everyday Math. However, the language is much easier, and tends to be fairly consistent. I have students whose reading disability is more significant than their math disability, and with a little help they can usually read the majority of the worksheets by themselves. They focus a lot on the basic math facts as well. www.saxonpub.com

I currently work with students with math delays and have gone through the simple training offered by Lindamood- Bell. It is called “on Cloud Nine”. It is not a program as much as a way of teaching students how to visualize and hold numbers therefore beign able to build skills and “see” problems. I have found it very sucessful and am using it along with the Saxon math curriculum. It really encourages the use of an imaged number line and imaged manipulatives.

Hi,
I have a 5th. grade son that has problems in multiplication/Division/Spelling.
I have had him tested thru the school and they said they didn’t see much of a problem. She did say that 1 min. he can do it the next min. he can’t.Should I push for more test thru the school or have it done outside of school? If so what should I ask for because he has no problems in addition and subtraction.Any help or ideas will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Sonya