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Description of Math Accommodations
Math accommodations are educational strategies and supports provided to students in public or charter schools through a 504 Plan or an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) who have difficulties with math due to learning disabilities, attention issues, or other challenges.
Math accommodations are designed to remove barriers and make math learning more accessible, allowing students to demonstrate their understanding and skills in a way that works best for them. These supports aim to level the playing field, ensuring that all students have an equal opportunity to succeed academically.
How Math Accommodations Can Help
Math accommodations can significantly improve a student's ability to learn and perform in math by addressing individual needs and simplify teaching approaches and test conditions. These interventions can reduce frustration, build confidence, and facilitate better understanding and retention of mathematical concepts.
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If your child consistently struggles with math homework, experiences meltdowns related to math tasks, and performs below grade level (performing better with easier, lower grade level math), it might be helpful to request an educational evaluation. You can send a WRITTEN request to the school for this evaluation, especially if your child's math grades are consistently low. - LeAnn
Math Accommodations
Students with dyscalculia or struggle with math may have difficulties solving
basic math problems with typical accuracy and speed.
Introducing New Concepts/Lessons
• Review what the student already learned before teaching new skills.
• Teach students to “self-talk” through solving problems.
• Let the student write out charts or draw sketches to solve problems.
• Use graph paper to help line up numbers and problems.
• Give the student a list of the math formulas taught in the class.
• Use like coins, blocks, and puzzles to teach math ideas.
• Use attention-getting phrases like, “This is important to know because….”
• Use concrete examples that connect math to real life.
• Check in frequently to make sure the student understands the work.
• Use graphic organizers to organize information or help break down math
problems into steps.
Giving Instructions and Assignments
• Create separate worksheets for word problems and number problems.
• Highlight or circle key words and numbers on word problems.
• Allow extra time on tests.
• Give step-by-step instructions and have the student repeat them.
• Provide charts of math facts or multiplication tables.
• Use visual aids or manipulatives when solving problems.
• Let the student use a calculator when computation isn’t what’s being assessed
• Give a rubric that describes the elements of an assignment.
• Use an extra piece of paper to cover up most of what’s on a math sheet or test to
make it easier to focus on one problem at a time.
• Give more space to write problems and solutions.
• Break down worksheets into sections.
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