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Math

Foundational Math Skills  

I have difficulty calculating answers to problems with whole numbers or fractions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).

DRAW for Basic Math

I have difficulty solving word problems in math.

FASTDRAW for Basic Math

I have difficulty determining "greater than," "less than,"
or "equal to" when comparing numbers.

SPIES


Pre-algebra & Beginning Algebra
 

I have difficulty using the Commutative Property
of addition and multiplication (24 + 49 = 49 + 25).

COMAS

I have difficulty using the Associative Property
of addition and multiplication
2 x 45 x 12 = 2 x (45 x 12).

ASSOC

I have difficulty using the Distributive Property
8(7 + 6) = 8 x 7 + 8 x 6.

DIST

I have difficulty solving problems using Order of Operations (e.g., problems that have more than one operations sign: 3 + 5 x 6 - 5).

ORDER

I have difficulty adding positive and negative numbers.

ADD

I have difficulty determining square roots of numbers.

ROOT-IT

I have difficulty solving one-variable algebra equations
(e.g., 4a + 2a + 4 = 28).

DRAW for Algebra

I have difficulty solving word problems in algebra.

FASTDRAW for Algebra

 

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