heiditam Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Hello. :) My son does not have a short term memory. Remembering, and learning new math concepts is hard. Rote memory is good for basic one-step issues(like he can memorize multiplication facts with enough practice), but working memory makes math hard(if he has to borrow more than 1x in a 3 digit subtraction problem, he has trouble). And he does not understand the concepts at all. He has no idea how re-grouping works, even though I broke out the toothpicks, etc. So, what I am looking for is... a multi-sensory math program to hammer home the CONCEPTS. There are alot of programs for rote memory, and I will get one of those as well(for rote memory I am actually considering kumon). But what I really need is a program that uses a multi-sensory approach so that he can 'get' the concept. See, his visual memory is very good. So, if I can find a sensory math, I think he can make the link. Can anyone recc a good multi-sensory math program for learning the concepts of math? Thanks! Heidi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amiesmom Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Maybe look at Right Start? I've only used it for the younger grades, but it is very hands on and incorporates a lot of games as opposed to memorizing facts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wapiti Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 I'd look at Miquon and Ronit Bird. You might also ask on the Learning Challenges board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heiditam Posted October 1, 2015 Author Share Posted October 1, 2015 I'd look at Miquon and Ronit Bird. You might also ask on the Learning Challenges board. Maybe look at Right Start? I've only used it for the younger grades, but it is very hands on and incorporates a lot of games as opposed to memorizing facts. Thank you all so much-will look into those, and I posted this on the learning challenges board. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nannyaunt Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 You might want to look at the Kusge (sp?) math videos on YouTube. I don't know how effective it is but I'm going to try it with the child that I'm tutoring who has problems with math. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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