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Strategies for learning basic math facts Math Tutoring

Students differ in how they learn basic math facts. Some learn no matter how they are shown or taught. For others, basic facts, especially multiplication and long division are major stumbling blocks that need to be met and overcome in a way that enables this particular learner to grow.

Learning basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division facts  are often considered skills that have to be memorized. That is true to some extent: these skills must eventually become fluent, and on automatic recall. The question is: what is the best way to reach this goal? Rote memorization isn’t necessarily the best way.

OWN THE NUMBERS!2016-11-25T15:50:11+00:00

Why Can’t She Remember? How Math Tutoring Can Help

A few months ago, a parent told me she feared her daughter had a major learning problem. The mother had spent many hours with the girl practicing fraction-related math facts. The girl seemed to master a skill, but then, the next time they sat down together, had forgotten all they had practiced so diligently before. The mother concluded that her daughter needed special education services -- but when she had her tested, was told she didn’t qualify.

What was going on? What could be done?

Why Can’t She Remember? How Math Tutoring Can Help2016-11-25T15:50:11+00:00
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