When my son was young and getting help, a resource teacher told me he would have to write each fact 220 times before it would stick. Multiplication and some of the division facts can be taught as a system instead. Times 2 is a double. Divde by 2 cut the number in half. Times 3 is a double plus the number. Times 4 is a double plus a double. Divde by 4 cut the number in half twice. Times 5 count by fives. Divide by 5 count up by fives to the number. Times 6 is times five plus the number. Times 7 is times five plus a double. Times 8 is times four plus times four. Divde by 4 cut the number in half three times. Times 9 use the fold under the finger method. Divide by 9 use the fold under the finger method.

Teach multiplying as a system. *Times 2 is a double. *Times 3 is a double plus the number. *Times 4 is a double plus a double. * Times 5 count by fives. *Times 6 is times five plus the number. *Times 7 is times five plus a double. *Times 8 is times four plus times four. *Times 9 use the fold under the finger method.

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This site is mine. I am a teacher who works with students with learning difficulties. I started developing material over 25 years ago to help my son. The reason I decided to share my experience and worksheets is because I recently discovered that using the dot pattern worksheets help students with letter and number reversals. I originally created dot patterns to help my son with thinking skills -- students love doing them. So yes, I use them five days a week. I truly believe that we can teach all kids.

The best way to teach a child to read fluently is with word decoding lists. Have the student highlight the small words or sounds within the word. Using this decoding method creates confident, fluent readers in a very short time. If he is having trouble with basic subtracting have him use the math ladder. Teach multiplying as a system. *Times 2 is a double. *Times 3 is a double plus the number. *Times 4 is a double plus a double. *Times 5 count by fives. *Times 6 is times five plus the number. *Times 7 is times five plus a double. *Times 8 is times four plus times four. *Times 9 use the fold under the finger method.

I work with students with learning difficulties. Most of my students are unable to memorize math facts so I use related facts, regrouping, math ladder for subtraction, etc. I give them a formula for paragraph writing and decoding word lists to teach and increase reading fluency. All my students do dot patterns for letter and number reversals. It is just a matter of finding the best way to teach a concept.

I work with students with learning difficulties. Teach subtraction using the math ladder. Do addition using regrouping, related facts, etc. Good luck.

The best way to teach a child to read fluently is with word decoding lists. Have the student highlight the small words or sounds within the word. *Using this decoding method creates confident, fluent readers in a very short time. Linda.

I work with students with learning difficulties and generally they are unable to memorize basic math facts. Instead I teach them different strategies, eg., counting on/down, regrouping (7+5=6+6=12), related facts (7+6 use 6+6), math ladder for subtraction. Multiplying and dividing are easier since students can see the system involved, eg., times 4 is a double plus a double, divided by eight cut the number in half three times. For reversals, use dot patterns for letter an number reversals. Linda.

Use dot patterns for letter and number reversals, decoding techniques for reading fluency and regrouping, math ladder and related facts to teach math. Linda.

Teaching math needs to be done as a system where possible. *Students with learning difficulties have trouble memorizing math facts. *Use related facts and regrouping for addition, the math ladder for subtraction. *Multiplication and division are easily taught as a system, eg., times 4 is a double plus a double, divided by 8 cut the number in half three times. Linda.

If your child is also having trouble with letter recognition, use dot patterns for letter and number reversals. I am surprised that your son can count to 60 but can't recognize numbers. My son couldn't count nor recognize the numbers but when he did manage to count to 30, he reached 100 the next day as he finally understood the system of numbers. Linda.

Students with learning difficulties are often frustrated when they are unable to grasp a concept. They often need to be taught in a 'different' way. For example, memorizing math facts doesn't seem to work. Giving them a strategy like the math ladder for subtraction will make everyone's life easier. Good luck, Linda.

Your child is probably a system or concept thinker. At the higher levels, there are some wonderful math sites with step by step instructions. The trick is to find one that explains things the way your child thinks. Linda.

Teaching math needs to be done as a system where possible. *Students with learning difficulties have trouble memorizing math facts. *Use related facts and regrouping for addition, the math ladder for subtraction. *Multiplication and division are easily taught as a system, eg., times 4 is a double plus a double, divided by 8 cut the number in half three times. Linda

To help with letter and number reversal, use dot patterns. The best way to teach a child to read fluently is with word decoding lists. Have the student highlight the small*words or sounds within the word. *Using this decoding method creates confident, fluent readers in a very short time. Linda.

The best way to teach a child to read fluently is with word decoding lists. Have the student highlight the small*words or sounds within the word. *Using this decoding method creates confident, fluent readers in a very short time. I also recommend that every student with dyslexia use dot patterns. Linda.

Use word decoding word lists to teach reading and increase fluency. Highlight the small words or sound units within the larger word. Teach math as a system. Linda.

Use dot patterns for letter and number reversals. Use word decoding lists to teach read and increase fluency. Linda.

Some students need to be taught math as a system. Students struggling with subtraction can use the math ladder method. Multiplication and division should be taught as a system rather than trying to memorize math facts. Linda.

The best way to teach reading and to increase fluency is to use decoding word lists. The student highlights the smaller words or sound units found within the larger word. Linda.

Reading is best taught by using decoding word lists. I work with students with learning difficulties and it is very effective. Linda

When practicing spelling words do them as a fill-in the blank letters. As you continue practicing make sure the blanks are only the letters that are causing problems. Students never seem to mind just fill-in a few letters rather than writing out the whole word. Using scrabble tiles to spelling out the word is also fun. If they are really struggling, give them just the letters that are to be used for each word. Have the child practice the spelling words in a tray of sand, salt or flour makes it more fun. Reading is best taught using decoding word lists. Math should be taught using a 'system method'. Regrouping, related facts, math ladder, magic nine for adding and subtracting. Multiplying and division is easily taught as a system. Eg., times 4 is a double plus a double; dividing by 8 cut the number in half three times. Linda.

Use dot patterns for letter and number reversals. Linda