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[quote=Anonymous]Our DS (13) has been diagnosed with a math disability. He excels at all other subjects, but he barely understands math. He meets with his math teacher regularly outside of class, and has support from a tutor and us (his parents). In the earlier years, we found that he could learn the concepts, but we had to use lots of manipulatives and spend a good amount of time outside of class. He needs daily reinforcement. Now that the math is harder (pre-algebra), we are often met with blank stares. We use algebra tiles, blocks, counters. I've read and studied the Ronit Bird books, but his progress is so slow that by the time he learns one concept, the class is onto the next unit. Last week, he turned in a nearly blank test, despite having studied the material. He simply does not understand it. The school has been very accommodating, but I can't imagine that it can continue to accommodate him if he is a full grade behind the lowest level. As a parent, I am having a hard time keeping up with the tutoring/teaching on our end.

Anyone been through this?

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