rowan25 Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 My niece is currently attending Catholic school, with no hopes of homeschooling. She is having trouble in math==3rd grade. According to what I've been told, she can memorize the facts, but cannot apply it to problems. She is a very bright, creative, artistic little girl with little to no self-esteem and the troubles in math aren't helping. Her mom and grandparents are looking to supplement what she's getting in school in order to help her do well. I already suggested Addition the Fun Way and Times Tales. Is there anything else? Especially anything with an art component? Thanks in advance rowan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgrace Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 Have they considered testing for learning disabilities? Third grade would be a time when that sort of thing really shows itself for some kids. If they find there is a specific issue they can find resources to target, remediate, or compensate for her particular issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowan25 Posted September 20, 2010 Author Share Posted September 20, 2010 In this particular school, it cannot be initiated by the parents. Rather it must be teacher initiated. And my SIL and her husband do not have the money to have it done privately. So I'm going under the assumption that they have exhausted the school route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgrace Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 (edited) Yuck. I hate it when schools drop the ball with kids. I still don't have suggestions for what you're wanting but I got this book when someone here suggested it for my right brain son who was really struggling with similar areas. I checked it out from the library. He showed on the screening he had learning issues in the math area as I suspected. I did the remedial work in the book with him and it has seemed to make a difference though time will tell of course. At any rate it might help them to identify a particular area they could either address or try to compensate for if it is also her issue. This book also has ideas for learning issues in various areas and might be helpful though I've not looked at it in a while to say for sure. I know you're looking for teaching ideas and it's certainly worth doing that. Craft's materials might a be a good source. http://www.diannecraft.org/article-007.htm However, those symptoms sound "learning disability possible" to me given my experiences with my son so if they can come at it from that angle too I think it would be most beneficial. Edited September 20, 2010 by sbgrace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowan25 Posted September 20, 2010 Author Share Posted September 20, 2010 Thanks so much! I'll pass it along. Still taking suggestions, so chime in if you have any. Thanks guys! I knew I could count on the Hive!! rowan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in AZ Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 How about math games that help to teach the theory, such as Rightstart Math Games? My dd is in 3rd grade. We just spent a month with picture books about multiplication. I got them all (and quite a few more) from the library. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 How about math games that help to teach the theory, such as Rightstart Math Games? :iagree: That was my first thought when I read the OP too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowan25 Posted September 20, 2010 Author Share Posted September 20, 2010 Thanks everyone. I'll be passing these along as well. Whatever else you can help with would be great! rowan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.