Math Tech For Adhd
- 1. Computer Technology: A Method for Teaching Mathematics to ADHD StudentsRebecca Sustaita
- 2. Math Difficulties Experienced by ADHD StudentsMany students with ADHD dislike and even dread math because they have specific difficulty with math computation skills such as:Carelessness and inaccurate computationMisalignment of problems on paperDifficulty organizing and copying problemsInattention to processing math signsTrouble memorizing and recalling basic facts (Rief, 1993)
- 3. What’s the Best Approach?Sandra F. Rief explains in her book, How to Reach and Teach ADD/ADHD Children, that students with ADHD can learn best with the following approaches:Hands-on discoveryProblem-solving approachCooperative learning
- 4. Hands-on DiscoveryThis approach encourages the ADHD learner to use a variety of concrete materials to teach concepts.ADHD students are guided to make their own discoveries, moving from the concrete to symbolic levels.(Rief, 1993)
- 5. Technology Integration Supports Hands-on ApproachComputer technology provides student:Manipulation of variablesExploration of complex systemsProduct creation(Roblyer & Doering, 2008)
- 6. Problem Solving ApproachThis approach encourages ADHD students to solve problems in meaningful ways by:Providing questioning strategiesEncouraging solutions to problemsSupporting the development of their own strategiesAllowing self-evaluation of their own results (Rief,1993)
- 7. Technology Integration Supports Problem SolvingComputer technology provides students:Posed problems through video-based scenariosSimulationsInstructional games(Roblyer & Doering, 2008)
- 8. Cooperative LearningThis approach allows ADHD students to work together in order to explore, solve problems, and share discoveries.This approach also encourages interactive, cooperative groups that help increase participation and active engagement of ADHD students.(Rief, 1993)
- 9. Technology Integration Supports Cooperative LearningComputer technology provides students to:Do collaborative Internet researchCreate multimedia/web page group productsCompete in instructional group/team games(Roblyer & Doering, 2008)
- 10. Math Computer Technology ResourcesThere is supporting research that says computer technology resources help students with ADHD (Rief, 1993).It is beneficial to students if both teachers and parents have a store of resources to access.The following are only a few of the many online resources available that can help students with ADHD math instruction.http://www.coolmath-games.comhttp://resources.oswego.org/games/http://www.mathplayground.com