math advice? 13dd still can't +-x/

[walkermamaof4]

We've tried just about every math program out there and are unsure what to do or if it is even worth the effort. dd(13) can memorize math facts and keep straight + and - for the most part. But once we got to 3rd grade and added in multiplication/division, she began to mix up all answers. So 2x3=5 or maybe 1 or maybe 6. Has anyone had a child like this and had success at long last with any approach? She doesn't understand what the functions mean, so learning new ones does nothing for her. She can't apply them, just memorize. Any ideas? Thanks!

[jewellsmommy]

Have you looked at the symptoms for Dycalculia, also called math dyslexia. Look it up, but I know it involves mixing up the symbols (+, - etc).

[jewellsmommy]

I found this:

 

Dyscalculia is sometimes referred to as "math dyslexia". If a child struggles with math and remembering symbols, it is possible that he has Dycalculia, and may or may not have the similar disability - Dyslexia. Dyslexia is difficulty with reading and is based in the language center of the brain. A child with Dyscalculia may be quite capable of reading, yet may struggle tremendously with math and mathematic symbols. There isn't a lot of information available about Dyscalculia, but awareness of this unique disability is growing. You may find beneficial information at http://www.dyscalculiainfo.org/ and http://www.dyscalculia.org/#Dyscalculia.