Math for student with math disability . . .

[BamaTanya]

If we pull our 8th grade student after Christmas to homeschool again, where should I start in math?

I currently have on my shelves Lial's Basic College Mathematics and Saxon 87 AND Saxon Algebra 1/2.

Or, since he's always struggled in math, should I go in a different direction and try Teaching Textbooks?

This kid has Stanford test scores ranging from 99th% in language subtests to 30s and 40s in math.

Can anyone recommend a math course for kids who don't seem to have a math file drawer in their brains?

Somehow I've got to get this kid ready for algebra next year. Sigh.

tia

[Michelle T]

My DS has dyscalculia, along with a few other LD's, and I plan on using special ed math texts for him when he reaches jr high and high school age. He is 12 now and struggling through a 4th grade MCP Mathematics book. I have not found anything that works well for him.

A couple of excellent sites for special ed books:

Wieser Educational www.wieser-ed.com

Saddleback Educational Publishing www.sdlback.com

Both of these will send you catalogs, and do have some samples on their sites. Wieser has a few excellent special ed textbook lines for jr high and high school kids. You will find basic arithmetic, pre algebra, algebra, geometry, consumer math, whatever.

They have texts in all subjects, but it sounds like your DS is fine in other academics. My guy prefers texts for all subjects, and nothing but the special ed books work for him.

I like the special ed texts for older kids, because they are designed to look appropriate for the age range, but have simplified explanations, language, illustrations. So they are not "babyish" or embarrassing.
Michelle T

[Cadam]

I would do MUS and quit worrying about getting him to where he is "suppose to be". The MUS message boards have a section with Mr. Demme answering questions like this via video that you might find interesting.