My daughter is 9 yo and going in the third grade. I am working with her in mathematics. She is still counting on fingers and toes…. I can’t seem to get her to “visualize” this simple computation 18-10=8 (or) 10+23=33. Addition seems to be a little easier for her than subtraction, but not much. However, she is an avid reader and very advanced in her language skills. I reviewed the threads on mathematics but I can’t seem to grasp what her “issue” is with regard to these problems. She has a wonderful memory and is advanced in spelling. Can anyone help with this situation? Thanks for any advice. BethB
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Times tables the fun way. They have an addition component to commit the pesky facts to memory.
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Have you considered a nonverbal learning disability??? Check out NLDline.com or NLDontheweb.org or NLDA.com Good luck
non-verbal learning disorders (NLD or NVLD). There is an article at http://www.ldline.com that gives a “profile” of this kind of child. Characteristics include advanced reading and spelling skills, good rote memorization skills, but difficulty with visualization and math concepts — among other things.
I don’t know about NLD specifically, but usually a manipulatives-based approach to math is helpful. I really like Singapore Math, which is easy for a parent to use. SM is highly visual, but can be easily supplemented with manipulatives. There are sample pages at the website, http://www.singaporemath.com
Mary