Guest guest Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 I've heard good thinks, but also one downside. One of my friends kids on the spectrum got kind of " stuck " on the dots and was never able to fade the dot counting. I would imagine it depends on the child though. Sharon **************Get fantasy football with free live scoring. Sign up for FanHouse Fantasy Football today. (http://www.fanhouse.com/fantasyaffair?ncid=aolspr00050000000020) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 Anyone have experience with this teaching method? I've heard some good things.... Thanks, Alaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 Did she give you a reason? I do think there are other ways to teach addition to our kids. The touch points can be confusing, especially when they have to count a point twice. WE have addition down; it's subtraction we're struggling with now. Robyn From: alaine0617 <alaineandpaul@ verizon.net> Subject: Touch Math groups (DOT) com Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2008, 11:24 AM Anyone have experience with this teaching method? I've heard some good things.... Thanks, Alaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 Depending on the age of the child, Stern Math was recommened to us. It is a very hands on math program and very foundational. We have not come to the start of the addition or subtration yet, but it looks like a really logical system that kids can " see " with the manipulatives. It works with blocks in different ways and boards, and is not based on memorizing really but more understanding concepts in math like adding and taking away. They also have used it alot with special needs kids due to their specific learning issues. I do not know anything about touch math. Stern Math can be googled and was recommended to me by an educational consultant who works alot with ASD kids. My son has really liked it and seems to " get it " . Angie From: alaine0617 <alaineandpaul@ verizon.net> Subject: Touch Math groups (DOT) com Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2008, 11:24 AM Anyone have experience with this teaching method? I've heard some good things.... Thanks, Alaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 Hi, Angie. Thanks for the heads up on Stern Math. Did you purchase the items youself or do this through your school district? I find the so called experts at our school haven't ever heard of specialized approaches to teaching concepts to delayed children. It's very frustrating. Although it's pricey, would you say it was worth it to purchase on your own and do? Thanks for the input! Robyn From: alaine0617 <alaineandpaul@ verizon.net> Subject: Touch Math groups (DOT) com Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2008, 11:24 AM Anyone have experience with this teaching method? I've heard some good things.... Thanks, Alaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 I love touch math - my son uses it to add and subtract (two digit numbers at this point). It really makes sense to him. You have to teach the child to count the touch points first, but my son needed the practice in counting at the time anyway. I actually use it too, for myself (I made up a similar thing when I was a kid, though with different points for certain numbers, and I still use it today. I make my typical child use it too, as it decreases errors for him. My typical child's teacher was telling me that it slows him down, and he should just have them all memorized. I told her that I got As algebra, calculus, and statistics, and I still use touch math to add, subtract, and multiply all of the time. She wasn't amused...). We have used lots of manipulatives over the years too - I love the everyday math series manipulatives, for what it's worth... nne > > From: alaine0617 <alaineandpaul@...> > Subject: Touch Math > > Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2008, 11:24 AM > > > > > > > Anyone have experience with this teaching method? I've heard some good > things.... > > Thanks, > > Alaine > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 Robyn- I purchased this on my own throught the Sten math website, not through other sites, like the target one, etc. You can search stern structural mathematics or go to www.sternmath.com. I ordered it through Fred Stern, you can find his email on the website also if you have any questions. I have not heard of any of these approaches through the school used for kids with special needs. I homeschool so I use the items recommended from our educational consultant or that I think is good as long as it avoids any route learning / memorizing. Stern math does this, as my son can and will memorize anything but not really get it. I think it is a great purchase so far and worth the money. I will use it for a few years and also with my younger son, so will not cost that much in the end. I think it was about $250 or so for a few years of work and all the manipulatives, boards. It does not take long either to get through a game or lesson. How old it your son? Mine is 6 1/2. I hope this helps. Fred was helpful with questions also if you have more specifics. Angie From: alaine0617 <alaineandpaul@ verizon.net> Subject: Touch Math groups (DOT) com Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2008, 11:24 AM Anyone have experience with this teaching method? I've heard some good things.... Thanks, Alaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 Thanks, Angie. Even thought my son, just turned 8, can add, I don't really think he gets it. I did find the site and will contact Fred Stern if I have any questions. I think I would start with the k-1st grade kit, so we can build a solid foundation. Thanks again, Robyn From: alaine0617 <alaineandpaul@ verizon.net> Subject: Touch Math groups (DOT) com Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2008, 11:24 AM Anyone have experience with this teaching method? I've heard some good things.... Thanks, Alaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 I am sure it never hurts to go back. I think it provides a good foundation and understanding of math concepts. Hope it helps. angie From: alaine0617 <alaineandpaul@ verizon.net> Subject: Touch Math groups (DOT) com Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2008, 11:24 AM Anyone have experience with this teaching method? I've heard some good things.... Thanks, Alaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 That's what Dr. G recommends. Rebuilding those foundations just in case there's a crack! Thanks again for the information on the math program. I was impressed with the site. Robyn From: alaine0617 <alaineandpaul@ verizon.net> Subject: Touch Math groups (DOT) com Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2008, 11:24 AM Anyone have experience with this teaching method? I've heard some good things.... Thanks, Alaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 sure! From: alaine0617 <alaineandpaul@ verizon.net> Subject: Touch Math groups (DOT) com Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2008, 11:24 AM Anyone have experience with this teaching method? I've heard some good things.... Thanks, Alaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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