Student is unable to retain math facts or new information. Student forgets steps in an algorithm. Student performs poorly on review lessons or mixed probes. Student has difficulty telling time. Student has difficulty solving multi-step word problems.
Student writes numbers illegibly, slowly, and inaccurately.
These are suggestions for mathematics learning accommodations based on specific learning disabilities. These learning accommodations have been proven successful with many learning disabled students. Not all of these learning accommodations are usually needed for most of the learning disabled students. Even using all these learning accommodations may not circumvent every student's learning disability. However, in every case the learning disabled students must be taught math study skills to help compensate for their learning problems.