I'm sure I recall several threads in the last six to eight weeks about how to develop math thinking skills in children, but search is not helping me (it rarely does when I'm looking for something specific). If you know what I'm talking about - or you posted on those threads - or you have any ideas - please post here.
DS11 ... I don't even know where to begin. It's like we start over with math nearly every day. Basic addition, simple multiplication, it's all new all the time.
I realized yesterday that he didn't understand exactly *what* a multiplication problem stood for (ie, 2x4 means 2 groups of 4).
When he sees two lines of 3 stars, his mind doesn't see six; he has to count each and every one. Someone had a thread recently about the same thing their child and got many suggestions.
We do have an appt to test for learning disabilities (as math is not his only struggle), but it is some time away. Any suggestions to work on in the meantime are very welcome!