If child does better in conceptual math instead of computation

[Mandylubug]

Both of my sons scored above grade level for conceptual math but at level or just slightly below level with computation math. I am assuming that is math facts and getting problems correct that need to be worked out mentally or by paper. I know I need to increase some work in that area and the score isn't shocking to me. They were VERY behind just a year ago. So for them to be up to grade/near grade level is a step in the right direction.

 

I have added Times Attack and Math Rider but not religious with its use. They hate just math flash cards. What has seemed to help the most is them writing the same math fact families over and over again.. Any other ideas to assist in this area?

[Zoo Keeper]

My quick-to-get-concepts-in-math boy has loved using Miquon (beyond it now) and MEP. I still make him do R&S math, because of the copious amounts of practice scheduled into the program. I also like to add the Designs In Math series for extra practice.

[Mandylubug]

My quick-to-get-concepts-in-math boy has loved using Miquon (beyond it now) and MEP. I still make him do R&S math, because of the copious amounts of practice scheduled into the program. I also like to add the Designs In Math series for extra practice.

 

 

Thanks! That looks interesting. Are those books reproducible or are they a consumable workbook? For that price, I might just buy two and let them write in it.

[Arcadia]

What has seemed to help the most is them writing the same math fact families over and over again..

 

You might want to try the triangle math fact cards. There are pre-made and blank ones on that page.

http://donnayoung.org/math/tricards.htm

To build up computation speed for addition and subtraction we had used

http://www.theschoolbell.com/Links/math/number_families/main/tile_cards.html

[NASDAQ]

I used 5 Times 5 is Not Ten to teach multiplication, and by the end of the book. she has got them. It's reproducible.

[Zoo Keeper]

Thanks! That looks interesting. Are those books reproducible or are they a consumable workbook? For that price, I might just buy two and let them write in it.

 

They are reproducible; the answer page is *right next* to the student page, so I found it easier to just make copies as needed. All of my guys have loved doing these as a nice change of pace from oral drills or flashcards. I like how it uses math and art--and eye/hand coordination (using the ruler to connect the dots). Two of my guys are VERY visual learners, so it has been sooooo good for them to enjoy these books. We also had good success with the triangle flashcards from Donna Young that another poster mentioned.