"applied problems"....is this a learning disability in MATH?
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Well, I'm writing from many years of experience with similar problems. It is possible to have other problems along with a specific learning disability involving math; "applied problems" sounds like it could be math related, but also extend beyond just the numbers. Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you are perfectly able to explain a process or a problem in a classroom lecture, but when you go to put it down on paper or use it in a totally different context, it just isn't there, or it gets jumbled and doesn't come out right? I found this happening to me not only in school, but on the job, and it has been significantly troublesome. This is an "application problem", i.e., where you know the information and can spit it back in a school-type situation, but cannot actually APPLY it to other, unrelated situations when appropriate. Did this psychologist make any mention of attention problems, executive function deficit, or information processing issues? Just curious...specific LD in math can exist as a separate entity or it can be part of a wider pattern of cognitive problems involving things like visual perception, motor skills, and the like.\n\nLuckily for people like us, 95% of life is NOT math related.  There's a ton of information out there about these kinds of LDs and the troubles they can cause.
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Here is a way to find more problems than you probably want to do - go to Google, and search for:\n\n"algebra I practice questions"   \n\n(grade 9)\n\n"geometry practice questions"\n\n(grade 10)\n\nBe sure to use the quotes.  I just tried and hundreds of nice sites woth good problems appeared.  Good for you for wanting to learn on your own!
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Math is not all that hard...I can not do calculus, but my algebra isn't too bad.  Math has all sorts of application in real life...in the modern age it is a bit of a necessity.  Give yourself some time with it...it will all add up eventually.
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I was in your shoes once. My brain just doesn't work math the way I was taught it. Are you using the same teacher/tutor or do your teacher and tutor use the same style of teaching? Perhaps trying a new tutor, or getting someone else to work with you will help. I have noticed that not everyone's mind works in the same way. I struggled with math/algebra for years only to later in life have someone else explain it to me and it clicked right away. If someone can present it to you in a way your brain understands, perhaps it will make sense and you will start to do better.\n\nGood luck.
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One reason that i can say for sure is lack of understanding on the concept.....\n\nOnce you understand the concept, application is very simple ... all your problems are applications of the concepts..\n\nhttp://www.schoolingkids.com/\nhttp://www.futureaccountant.com/
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I totally agree! We have massive problems in our school district. My children are fortunate enough to have a parent who is involved with their school. PK-5 these children are taught ridiculous ways of working their Math. Most of the questions are in the same format, so they memorize the formula. But if you ask them, "What is 100 divided by 5?" they cannot give you an answer. Our schools focus on TAKS tests, and this is what is coached all year. My 10 year old says "This is a waste of my time" they are not provided with any art classes, or recess (they do have PE), they are getting burned out by 4th grade. sorry for rambling.
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Have you consider a tutor? You may also want to get tested in that perhaps you may have a learning disorder. That doesn't mean you are dumb it means you have a disability. If you are truly trying your best and still coming up short it may be time to seek help from a professional. You will be surprised how much pressure that will take off of you and how much support you will receive. Right now you probably feel so alone and so small when there is no need to. Help is just a call away. I wish you the best.
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Also try thinking of different words to use when you do your search.  Sometimes you have to change the way you phrase it.  Instead of searching for "learning disabilities" you might have to search for "learning disabilities and reading skills".\n\nInstead of searching for "Great Expectations" for example, yo might have to search for "study guide for Great Expectations".  \n\nIf you explain your problem more clearly we might be able to offer more help.
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Is this academic or ral life problem?
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Multiplication and division are basically just a matter of memorization.  I know if you're just learning it, its hard.  I remember having trouble as well when I first started.  But keep at it.  It will get frustrating at times, but keep at it.  The problem with math is that as you go farther, you need to remember everything you've already learned.  But otherwise, it can be real easy.  Just keep at it and you'll do fine.
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Wonderful question!!!\nBy definition, a problem is any stimulus, question, task, phenomenon, or discrepancy, the explanation for\nwhich is not immediately known. Thus, we are interested in focusing on student performance under those\nchallenging conditions that demand strategic reasoning, insightfulness, perseverance, creativity, and\ncraftsmanship to resolve a complex problem. Not only are we interested in how many answers students\nknow, but also in knowing how to behave when they DON'T know. Habits of Mind are performed in response\nto those questions and problems the answers to which are NOT immediately known. We are interested in\nobserving how students produce knowledge rather than how they merely reproduce knowledge. The critical\nattribute of intelligent human beings is not only having information, but also knowing how to act on it.\nA "Habit of Mind” means having a disposition toward behaving intelligently when confronted with problems,\nthe answers to which are not immediately known. When humans experience dichotomies, are confused by\ndilemmas, or come face to face with uncertainties--our most effective actions require drawing forth certain\npatterns of intellectual behavior. When we draw upon these intellectual resources, the results that are\nproduced through are more powerful, of higher quality and greater significance than if we fail to employ those\npatterns of intellectual behaviors.\nEmploying "Habits of Mind" requires a composite of many skills, attitudes cues, past experiences and\nproclivities. It means that we value one pattern of thinking over another and therefore it implies choice\nmaking about which pattern should be employed at this time. It includes sensitivity to the contextual cues\nin a situation which signal this as an appropriate time and circumstance in which the employment of this\npattern would be useful. It requires a level of skillfulness to employ and carry through the behaviors\neffectively over time. It suggests that as a result of each experience in which these behaviors were\nemployed, the effects of their use are reflected upon, evaluated, modified and carried forth to future\napplications\nHABITS OF MIND ATTEND TO: .\n·  Value: Choosing to employ a pattern of intellectual behaviors rather than other, less\nproductive patterns.\n·  Inclination: Feeling the tendency toward employing a pattern of intellectual behaviors.\n·  Sensitivity: Perceiving opportunities for, and appropriateness of employing the pattern of\nbehavior.\n·  Capability: Possessing the basic skills and capacities to carry through with the behaviors.\n·  Commitment: Constantly striving to reflect on and improve performance of the pattern of\nintellectual behavior.
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Do you know how some people are dyslexic, where they have trouble reading?  I am an adult who has always had a terrible time with anything that has numbers in it.  No one tested way back when I was in school but they do now.  Have your child tested, they will find out if he needs some help.  In some cases they will give him extra time to finish his math exams.  Some people need to take "open book" tests.  I am one of those people.  I have always excelled at reading, math was a nightmare.  I studied so hard, and as long as the book was open, and I could see the formula to finish the math problem I was okay.  The second the book closed I had no idea what to do.  It is good to know now if there is a problem, because it kept me away from getting more education.  If I had been tested they could have helped me, I would have gone for a four year degree.  Good luck to you and your son.  You are a good mom.
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I'm no mathamatician myself but,\n\nMath is a subject that builds on itself, starting with simple addition and subtraction, then building on that for multiplication and division, then an understanding of fractions and decimals, then algebraic equations and trigonometry, then calculus etc etc etc…\n\nMy point is that often having trouble at one level in math, is the result of not having a good enough grasp of a lower level of math. Example small children who haven't learned their numbers cannot grasp the idea of addition, adding multi digit numbers is hard if you don't memorize addition tables (single digit addition) likewise multiplication is impossible without knowing addition, learning the multiplication tables is necessary to advance to higher forms of mathematics.\nAlso, most of math is memorization, and the best way to memorize anything is repetition. In order to memorize the multiplication (times) tables, you must either say or write them over and over again... regular daily quizzing yourself until the answers just come from memory, instead of having to think about them... it's the same with most of the basics in math.\nSo to answer your question, in general terms since I don't know what type of math is giving you difficulty, is to back up one step and be sure you have complete understanding of the lower level which will help alot with your current level.\nRemember, we are all born without an understanding of math, it is something that each of us have to work on.. Sure there are a few people born who seem to just be born with the skill, but most of us had to work to learn it :)\nYou can do this, just back up and study the basics, building on the basics with make the more complicated come easier.\n\nGood luck.
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Now keep in mind I am a recent college graduate...but I remember when I took Algebra 2, I struggled some...ended up with like a B (I think..hard to remember those details).  I did much better with Geometry though-so thats cool. I enjoy math though-isn't that ironic? I did very well in college though.
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Dear friend, I think your problem is either understanding or or basic mathematics ( some principles and rules ).\n\n"EVERY THING IS DIFFICULT BEFORE THEY ARE EASY"\n\nFirst understnd the peoblem and then think what are the next. Do everything effectively and efficiently. you ask your teacher once or twice or thrice or.... until you undertstood the problem. Understnding creates east of every thing. good luck...\n\n\n\n\n\nhttp://futureaccountant.com\n\nhttp://schoolingkids.com
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I can sympathize with you because I am terrible at math.  But, of they gave it to anyone who is "just not a math person" the whole testing system would be skewed and GEDs would become useless.  You did great passing all those other parts.  Your anxiety is probably inhibiting you.  Learn some relaxation breathing exercises and review a little math every evening.  You can also sign up for Adult Basic Education math classes at your local school board (or nearest big city).  You can do it...I do really bad when I get worked up, and that might be your problem.  Also, slow down and take your time.
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I'm crap at maths because I'm numerically dyslexic (I think it's called dyscalcula), so i see numbers jumbled up and have no concept of mental arithmetics. It's not for want of trying! I tried 3 times to get my CSE (it was a long time ago) and got a grade 2 each time. One of the hardest days of my life was when I had to do a numeracy test in order to do teacher training - I just scraped through - after weeks of revision and testing myself. If I can do it, so can you!