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Hi There,
So I just saw this.... This would be like thousands of posts of mine, potentially... depending on what it means exactly. For some reason I'm not able to post in the Sale Ads yet... anyway (so no credit for posts :)) Would you just want to have all my posts taken off? I would be fine with that... how possible would that be? I know that when I was part of CC I posted a ton from there...etc....
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Anyone remember this video? Could you post the link if you have it? They're teaching place value; part of the kids are recording, part being called on to be in the hoops, and part of the kids "being manipulatives" to be in the hoops...
Anyone???
Thanks
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I sold the Singapore I owned, so I can't compare directly. I do still purchase Singapore Challenging Word Problems and FAN math for extra practice here. I've used MIF for several years.
I'm not sure what you're asking in regards to left to right and vocabulary! My understanding is that MIF is the SIngapore Math My Pals are Here program printed for distribution to public schools (Saxon Publishing I think). It corresponds well with Singapore. I've never had any issue using the Singapore books as supplements to our MIF. I haven't noticed a vocab difference either. MIF is very visually appealing. I've heard it avoids conceptual leaps, though I'm not entirely sure how many of those really exist in the other Singapore curriculum.
I found this thread here comparing Singapore Standards with Math in Focus and Math Mammoth. She does talk some about vocabulary. It might be helpful? http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/207572-comparing-math-in-focus-singapore-primary-std-and-math-mammoth/
With "Singapore Math" when you're doing a Subtraction problem with regrouping, you start in the Thousands column or whatever and work to the ones....
With the American version you start in the ones column, and work towards the left. (Typical American)
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Those who have used these two, could you compare the vocabulary? Is the RIght to Left in MIF -v- Left to Right in Singapore the difference? And the distributed through two different publishing companies?
I'd love any info you've found.
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Those who have used these two, could you compare the vocabulary? Is the RIght to Left in MIF -v- Left to Right in Singapore the difference? And the distributed through two different publishing companies?
I'd love any info you've found.
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I was trying to find this video. Anyone have the link?
Thanks!
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My friend had a book (that she can now not find) that showed the sequence that you should introduce skip counting numbers. She believes that the first one is 9 and then from there... who knows.
Does anyone know anything about this?
I'd love to know the sequence, since we're starting tomorrow. I would buy the book, too, if anyone knows what it might be.
Thanks!
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So again I've lost my 2nd edition Liping Ma book http://Knowing and Teaching Elementary Mathematics: Teachers' Understanding of Fundamental Mathematics in China and the United States
I'm wondering if anyone has read both editions and can tell me if there's a significant difference.
If anyone still has the 2nd, especially, and would like to sell it to me.... I'd love that, too. I'm so unsure how my second copy is lost! I lent it all the time, and think perhaps it just didn't get returned! :(
Thanks for any info!
Carrie
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I know that there are a set of timelines particularly set up for WTM. I can't remember what they're called. You could use them for a chant. 7 cards a week is what's recommended, and I would suggest just everyone doing the same set, with the kids realizing where their class is on the timeline. You could even have the kids stand in timeline order, with their particular class...
Starting a co-op is a ton of work, and regardless of which one, doesn't seem to allow you to really be friends with the families. You're busy keeping things organized and families working ok together. It's a ton... of... work. And it draws from your own family. Just thought I'd share those two things :)
Carrie
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My son is in 6th grade and I'm looking for good aids for Dysgraphia. I want him to be able to function in a mainstreamed classroom, with some accommodations.
Thanks!
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Wondering if anyone who deals with Dysgraphia can help me with Aids for dealing with the writing issues, including Arithmetic/Math and Essay type writing. Hoping for Help!!!!
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Jealous! Can't wait to hear how great it is! :)
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I'm looking for some info that I can't find online. Wondering if you have a moment, if you could pm me. Thanks!
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Hi There,
My son is going into 6th grade, and so I'm looking for a program that will help his writing for next year. I'd picked a basic workbook writing program, but I'm wondering if there's an computer based program...
Thanks!
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Pop :) Just wondering if anyone else has great tips/stories/experience in this area. What do you use for Writing programs/ having them do work on a laptop.... Surely there are others with this issue...
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I don't mean to discourage you. To me at least, dysgraphia is worse during the elementary years. Most high schools will allow a student to carry a laptop, and a laptop will help a LOT. Good luck!
The part about laptops helping, is great! He is able to type up all the work that is possible to use a laptop for.... He has a 504plan which emphasizes this.... I take it from your post that you agree with not pressing forward with handwriting. He's got an engineer's brain, so I hope that Math doesn't become too hard for him as he gets older, hopefully he can compensate...
We started typing lessons, again, today!!! :)
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So. I've been googling and reading. Last night I came across an interesting website, http://www.neurosupport.com/. There are several articles listed on the left side. There is talk of urine testing being inaccurate, neurotransmitters difficult to supplement except with careful individual dosing, always in combination, etc. The article I found most interesting is this one: http://www.neurosupport.com/07_ADHD_Final.pdf . I wish there was more medical research in this area - if anyone has links to more articles, please post - I'm still reading. It's fascinating. It's already clear to me why, for example, certain medicines for adhd and anxiety could contraindicate each other, and why there is so much difficulty finding the right drug for an individual. I also wonder about more accurate testing of neurotransmitters, how to supplement correctly, and just what specific things in the gut make these. LOL, I want it all and I highly doubt science is anywhere close to figuring all that out - it's the wild west.
If anyone has comments, let's discuss, positives/negatives, controversy, what worked or didn't work for you, etc.
I am trying a "restrictive diet" around July 5th or so with my son. I had thought of what to do and the Psych yesterday that said evaluated my son suggested that I google the ones from overseas which are being used to "cure/help" ADHD issues. He suggested starting with chicken (produces dopamine?) rice and green lettuce to start... and then add and see how things go.... Anyone here do this??? My son has ADHD with a big "H".....
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Hi There,
I had my son evaluated yesterday, and the results said he has dysgraphia. I've known for a while that his handwriting when trying to do school work is horrible. His cursive was rather good, but quick writing produces awkward looking letters. When in Public school he preferred printing.
At his eval, the Dr suggested doing typing whenever possible. He said that I could have him do beautiful writing ... (slowly) but it would do nothing in his note taking skills, and that it's a waste of time for him. (in his opinion)
His IQ is rather high... His math score was low, because on the page, he stopped when he finished his "Arithmetic" part and didn't go any farther when he saw he was suppose to evaluate which fraction was the largest. (The next problem was figuring out a problem with one unknown)
His reading skills are very high, his spelling is.... low...
He's in Public School this next year, and I'm trying to figure out what I want to do over the summer.... as well as fine tuning his 504 plan for the next year.
If you have suggestions or stories... I'd love to hear them!!!
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Thanks for the enthusiastic recommendation! :)
Hmm ... the Amazon listing doesn't have a "look inside" feature for this book. Can you give us a little taste of the sort of tips she offers?
I've been trying to find something *really* useful ... *really* applicable to my particular DS ... but so far I've been unable to find the Goldilocks "just right" book. You know how that goes, I'm sure.
So, is it more than "set a timer" and "make a list" stuff?
Maybe you can try again? It's not what you're afraid it is :)
It talks about NOT just making a list...
It talks about blaming the brain, not the child. HOW to get it so your child can go from the glazed look to the action they're suppose to be doing.
If you can't get inside the book... I'll try to figure out how to get the table of contents to you :)
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Hi There,
I'm so excited about this book, 50 Tips to Help Students, that I wanted to share it with you. It's not homeschool specific, but it has amazing tips that are applicable to any situation. I was able hear the Author, Marydee Sklar talk at a Meeting that was held by Decoding Dyslexia Oregon (Part of this nation wide Dyslexia Group)
Anyway, it's a good read! It's insightful for adults as well as students. Also, there is a teacher's guide that you can purchase. I am sure it's worth the cost. There are Online classes to partake in, Portland, Oregon live classes if you're local....
Anyway, It's a great book, and I'd love to hear your thoughts if you read it!!!!
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Hi There,
I'm so excited about this book, 50 Tips to Help Students, that I wanted to share it with you. It's not homeschool specific, but it has amazing tips that are applicable to any situation. I was able hear the Author, Marydee Sklar talk at a Meeting that was held by Decoding Dyslexia Oregon (Part of this nation wide Dyslexia Group)
Anyway, it's a good read! It's insightful for adults as well as students. Also, there is a teacher's guide that you can purchase. I am sure it's worth the cost. There are Online classes to partake in, Portland, Oregon live classes if you're local....
Anyway, It's a great book, and I'd love to hear your thoughts if you read it!!!!
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I'm thinking of the IEP for his writing skills, 504 plan to cover behavior issues and classroom accommodations, and having him tested for TAG for his math skills. (And also, I hear that they test IQ and also look at their best skills and their lowest skills, and if there is a huge difference, that's something that can get them help (IEP help) on their lower skills...
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NO!!!! I don't understand why your sister agreed with your husband, but I totally think it's worth it. There are ALL sorts of evaluations, so make sure the college will accept the one that you get... Because that's part of what you'll use it for. (See if it'll be good in 2 years) The value will be now, but later as well, because if he has labels that apply to him... he'll get all sorts of valuable accommodations which will make it possible to be successful. (Such as... not having a time limit for tests, notes from the teacher and 1 or 2 other students and other things like that...) Seriously, it's amazing!!!! And it's fair... think of it as a ramp to use a wheelchair. Insurance often covers most of it, too. Seriously though, you want to ask the college he'd like to attend, what evaluations they require for a label like... ADHD/Asperbergers.. Good Luck!!! And yup, you're right to do it!
I am an ineffectual consequences-machine. Help me help him!
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Gosh sweetie!!! Take a breath. The kid is little... you homeschool... it'll be ok! I'd suggest Marydee Sklar's book because it deals with Executive Function. Classical Conversations, or any co-op, may just be hard for your kiddo. That's ok!!! Some places are hard for us as adults, right???
BrainGym is good! I wouldn't consequence for anything that isn't direct disobedience... and even that you need to evaluate.
You want a man... and it takes a long time to get there :)