MountainViewHS Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 We're at multi step math problems now, long dividing for example. DS can do each step individually but can't seem to remember the "next" step to do. Any ideas other than to just continue practicing ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomatHWTK Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Maybe print out a step by step chart for him. Here are some samples: https://www.google.com/search?q=division+steps+chart&es_sm=93&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=8NHbVMGlO7OPsQTnxoGACw&ved=0CB8QsAQ&biw=1400&bih=961 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauranc Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 We're at multi step math problems now, long dividing for example. DS can do each step individually but can't seem to remember the "next" step to do. Any ideas other than to just continue practicing ? I agree with having a template for him to use. Even if you had something like the monkey/banana thing I (hopefully) attached.. that might help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgrace Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 My son has major EF issues with very weak sustained attention. It does cause significant problems in math. What worked best here for long division was an idea I got from reading what Jen and Hunter added to this thread. Hunter said to just keep dividing really big numbers by 2 to master those steps. The child says aloud what they are doing each time. The child has to rework the steps so many times with each problem, but the actual division is easy so there is one less thing to think about. The repetition and verbal component helps the child master the rhythm of the process. We had the steps written out at first, and he did master them with that technique. The only other thing I did was have him draw an arrow to show he's "bringing down" the next number (he still does this 2 years later). The 2's technique did the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddavies Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I agree with having a template for him to use. Even if you had something like the monkey/banana thing I (hopefully) attached.. that might help. This looks great! My boys have used the mnemonic "Does McDonald's Sell Cheese Burgers?" (divide, multiply, subtract, check, bring down). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MountainViewHS Posted February 19, 2015 Author Share Posted February 19, 2015 Maybe print out a step by step chart for him. Here are some samples: https://www.google.com/search?q=division+steps+chart&es_sm=93&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=8NHbVMGlO7OPsQTnxoGACw&ved=0CB8QsAQ&biw=1400&bih=961 Thanks, he did like to some of the charts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MountainViewHS Posted February 19, 2015 Author Share Posted February 19, 2015 I agree with having a template for him to use. Even if you had something like the monkey/banana thing I (hopefully) attached.. that might help. Love this monkey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MountainViewHS Posted February 19, 2015 Author Share Posted February 19, 2015 My son has major EF issues with very weak sustained attention. It does cause significant problems in math. What worked best here for long division was an idea I got from reading what Jen and Hunter added to this thread. Hunter said to just keep dividing really big numbers by 2 to master those steps. The child says aloud what they are doing each time. The child has to rework the steps so many times with each problem, but the actual division is easy so there is one less thing to think about. The repetition and verbal component helps the child master the rhythm of the process. We had the steps written out at first, and he did master them with that technique. The only other thing I did was have him draw an arrow to show he's "bringing down" the next number (he still does this 2 years later). The 2's technique did the rest. Never thought of the 2's. That might be a great way to help memorize for him. I'll try anything at this point! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MountainViewHS Posted February 19, 2015 Author Share Posted February 19, 2015 My boys have used the mnemonic "Does McDonald's Sell Cheese Burgers?" (divide, multiply, subtract, check, bring down). I wish he'd use mnemonics, but I can't for the life of me get him to ;-) I love the monkeys chart too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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