Math Strategies

1. Number Charts (multiplication chart but also other operations) These work great on a student's desk. They are able to look at the chart and get the answer to an equation. First they have to be able to read this but then it helps them with math problems. The best thing about them is you do not have to make any adaptations for deaf individuals.

2. Number Line. This is also wonderful for students who are learning operations like addition and subtraction. One of the students I teach right now uses this to help with math. It is a great stepping stone to memorizing facts.

3. Flash Cards. This is a great way for students to begin to memorize their math facts. It can also be a game! I do this with my students right now because they are working towards winning a sundae party. This helps them practice their facts and have fun at the same time.

4. Super Teacher Worksheets.com What a fantastic website of resources! This site can help you find a worksheet to use as a supplement to your lesson. We have also began printing copies so the student can practice math facts at home. Anything easy for parents is great because then it is more likely to be completed.

5. Manipulatives. This could be anything like candy to blocks. It is something the student can manipulate to better grasp some difficult concepts in math. They were great in teaching division to students. It was a great to be able to say make these blocks into two equal groups and then introduce division. It seemed to work and is easy to adapt for students who are deaf.