Elementary+math

__Student Profile__

Age: Elementary age - first grade

Diagnosis: ADHD

Curriculum: Number Sense and Operations
 * Addition
 * Subtraction

Successes: Student is a visual learner. He has good visual spatial skills and enjoys using the computer. During center times, he typically chooses computer based activities. He also enjoys art activities that he can independently manipulate.

Difficulties: Student has difficulty with math facts. He is unengaged in math activities and does not seem understand the "why" behind math facts.

__Neuroscience of Learning:__

http://www.cast.org/teachingeverystudent/ideas/tes/chapter2_graphical.cfm

__Strategies to teach math__:

//Multiple means of expression (recognition networks)://
 * http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/games/calculator/index.html
 * This site provides a kid-friendly, engaging, talking calculator that provides both visual and auditory output.
 * Can supplement worksheets, computer programs, etc...


 * http://www.arcademicskillbuilders.com/
 * Provides multiple arcade style games for addition and subtraction.
 * This should provides an alternative way to demonstrate understanding of math facts in an exciting environment.

//Multiple means of representation (strategic networks)://
 * http://www.haelmedia.com/html/mc_m1_001.html


 * Provides visual support to connect simple addition/subtraction problems to actual pictures.
 * Works "backwards" by providing the whole problems first, and then having the student match to the picture.
 * http://learningbox.com/base10/baseten.html
 * Errorless practice of adding and subtracting with base 10 blocks.
 * Visual and auditory reinforcement.
 * Can be adapted to add 1s, 10s, and 100s. Also provides visual numbers and number line.
 * http://nlvm.usu.edu/
 * Base 10 addition/subtraction
 * Provides additional support for using base ten blocks for addition/subtraction.
 * Can be adapted by creating your own problems.
 * Number line [[image:Picture_2.png width="447" height="64"]]
 * Provides colorful number line to show addition with a number line.

//Multiple means of engagement (affective networks)://
 * http://www.kid-adventures.com/


 * Engages students with a visual piece and their internal interest in art.
 * Provides a hidden picture when solving addition and subtraction problems.
 * Reinforces correct answers with exciting visual reinforcement.
 * http://www.aplusmath.com/cgi-bin/games/addpicture
 * Provides a hidden picture after solving addition and subtraction problems.
 * Engages student by having them match the answer to a problem.

