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[quote=Anonymous]This is 4:51 from yesterday, and parent of a child with an IEP and one with a 504.  This is how I'd approach the situation if this 7th grader were my child:

1.  Look at the academic testing and see what the child's strengths and weaknesses are.  Is there a more global memory issue (which could impact spelling, memorizing facts for science and SS tests, etc.)?  Does the child have strengths or weaknesses in auditory or visual processing?

2.  Specifically regarding math, what are the child's subscores in areas like computation, math fluency and applied problems?  What were the child's scores for rapid naming of digits?  Does he only have problems with basic things like memorizing math facts, or does he also have problems understanding math concepts generally?  (If the latter, then ensure his IEP addresses these other areas of weakness as well.)

3.  Find out specifically how the school intends to go about getting the child to 70% (or whatever percentage) of accuracy in math facts.  Does that method correspond with the child's area of strength?  For example, our DD could not learn math facts by looking at them.  She has a relative visual processing weakness, so she needed to "hear" the math facts in stories, songs, verbal repetition, etc.

4.  Ask the school what can be done at home to reinforce and help this child learn his math facts.  Additionally (or alternatively), engage in self help.  Look on line, ask around for suggestions, do whatever it takes as a parent to try to help this child learn his math facts.  This is a fundamental skill that he will need for the rest of his life.  Yes, the school should be teaching this, but that's beside the point.  He doesn't know them, and thus immediate action should be taken to help him in a way that will work for him.  (If it were me, I would call the Lindamood Bell center, which specializes in helping children with these types of learning issues, and book him for a summer intensive program ASAP.  Our DD was falling behind in grade 3 and developed symptoms of anxiety and low self esteem.  I can only imagine how hard this situation must be for a 7th grader.)  I agree with PPs that a program like Kumon is NOT likely to help in this case.  This child has an LD and needs a remedial program.  [/quote]

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