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By: Bethany

Bethany — Thu, 21 Jul 2016 18:52:48 +0000

In reply to division. Thanks so much! :)

By: division

division — Thu, 21 Jul 2016 17:40:21 +0000

Nice recommended books

By: Bethany

Bethany — Sun, 10 Jul 2016 19:05:04 +0000

In reply to CabotMama.

Oh wow, thanks for sharing that struggle! I would say first of all, continue to take things slow, and try to keep it fun and low-key. You definitely don’t want to add to her math anxiety.

In terms of remembering the difference between the symbols, maybe doing a vocabulary sort would help? Write out all the words you can think of that represent multiplication and division on strips of paper (or post it notes). Then write a multiplication symbol and division symbol on two pieces of paper and have her sort the words that represent each operation. Maybe the repetition of all the different words associated with the correct symbols will help cement the difference in her mind. I hope that helps!

If I think of anything else I will post it here. Most of all, persevere. She doesn’t have to get it all in a day. It takes lots of time, practice and exposure to concepts! 🙂

By: CabotMama

CabotMama — Mon, 04 Jul 2016 00:13:02 +0000

Thank you for this wonderful list as well as the comments for each book! My second child (going into 4th) struggles with basic math concepts. This past year, she panicked over each multiplication and/or division lesson. It all began when her math book switched from multiplication to division – and she didn’t understand the difference. Since then, I have to sit next to her every day, walk her through a few problems with manipulatives, and then stay near by while she worked the rest of the assignment alone. Even though she finished the assignment with no mistakes, she would be panicked the next day. All semester long.
She particularly struggles with remember what is “multiply” and what is “division.” 10 / 5 = ?? She will painstakingly draw five boxes, fill each with ten dots, and then write the answer 50. When I explain the answer is incorrect and why, she insists that it must be correct because of her picture. Sigh.
Any suggestions for helping her learn the difference between the symbols would be appreciated! I’m praying a lot of practice, over and over, will help!