Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: Algebra I and using calculator Marco is a high school student who does not receive special education or Section 504 services. In his Algebra I class, Marco often makes mistakes when multiplying or dividing large numbers with decimals. When Marco uses a calculator, he arrives at the correct answer. Are there other ways to address this student's need? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) One on one and before or after school tutoring would be a wonderful way to work with Marco with multiplying and dividing large numbers. Teaching strategies where Marco focuses on one number at a time should help improve the weakness when multiplying. It is important for the student to learn the process of multiplying and dividing larger numbers, but having him check his work with the calculator is helpful also.                 Rating The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes The suggested solution is original Yes Comments: I agree 100% with this solution. I think one-one-one or working with the student after school would be very effective. This would help him to focus on understanding, knowing you are right there to help him if he needs it. Allowing time for him to focus and concentrate on a good number of problems would be helpful. I agree that it is important that students know how to multiply and divide larger numbers on their own, but it is ok to check the answers on a calculator. Students need to be able to rely on themselves to solve a problem first before they look to a calculator. Rated On: October 19, 2014 3:57 am Rated By: esaSaV