Math challenges can make going to school frustrating for your child. Receiving either informal or formal (e.g., though an IEP or 504 plan) accommodations and modifications can help them be more successful. The following is a list of suggestions that could be presented to their school:
- Set up a number line on the student’s desk
- Offer step-by-step examples for how to solve problems
- Verbally explain the different steps of the problem
- Reword math problems and vocabulary in simpler terms
- Allow the student to verbally provide their answers
- Create a math vocabulary cheat sheet for the student
- Incorporate fill in the blank worksheets
- Reduce the number of problems on each sheet of paper
- Have the student use graph paper to solve problems
- Encourage the student to use manipulatable items to solve problems
- Teach mnemonic strategies for remembering math problem solving steps
- Familiarize the student with a 100 chart to learn math facts
- Allow the student to use a calculator when appropriate
- Have the student explain their problem-solving strategy
- Allow the student to have access to a sheet of formulas
- Highlight operation signs (e.g., plus, minus, etc.) in the problem
References:
Burau, D.E., & Reinstein, D.K. (2018). Applying the results of neuropsychological and psychological assessments: A manual for teachers and specialists. New York, NY: Routledge.