Academic and Behavioral Interventions

Are you looking for ways to teach students to use steps to solve math problems? If so, keep reading.

1. Get the student to write down directions, explanations, and instructions after they have been given to reinforce retention.

2. Highlight the math symbol for each math problem using a highlighter.

3. List the steps in solving math problems on the smartboard, bulletin board, etc.

4. Give sample problems, formulas, formats, etc., as references for solving math problems.

5. Utilize constructive criticism rather than remarks that could be perceived as negative, personal, menacing, etc.,(e.g., instead of saying, “You always make the same mistake,” say, “A better way to do that might be . . .” ).

6. Give the student a number line on their desk to use as a reference.

7. Make sure the student has mastery of math ideas at each level before introducing a new skill level.

8. Do not require the student to learn more information than they are capable of learning at any time.

9. Make sure the student recognizes all math operation symbols.

10. Teach the student the definitions of specific math vocabulary (e.g., sum, difference, quotient, product, etc.).

11. Widen the math operation symbols next to the problems so the student will be more likely to observe the symbol.

12. Use an overhead projector or smartboard to model all steps required when solving a math problem.

13. Embody the proper sequence of steps when solving math problems on the smartboard or overhead projector before the student begins a new task.

14. Observe the student as they solve a math problem to find and correct error patterns.

15. Pair the student with another student to solve math problems on the smartboard and reinforce the proper sequence of steps.

16. Display appropriate sequential information in a readily accessible place (e.g., bulletin board, desktop, inside the student’s math folder, etc.).

17. Give math learning activities that require “active learning” rather than memorization.

18. Give math practice using a app or a hand-held educational device that gives instant feedback to the student.

19. Give the student a list to keep at their desk of the steps appropriate for the problems they are trying to solve.

20. Give the student an app or a hand-held educational device that reinforces the correct sequence of steps in solving math problems.

21. Consider using Alexa for the Math Classroom.

22. Try gamifying your math lessons.

23. Consider using one of the apps and tools from our many math app lists:

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Are you looking for strategies to help students who have trouble using steps to solve math problems? If so, keep reading.

1. Let the student use a calculator for math computation and emphasize the math process.

2. Assess the degree of task difficulty to ascertain whether the student will require additional information, time, assistance, etc., before starting a math assignment.

3. Assign the student math problems that require the same operation to make it easier for the student to follow steps in solving the problems. As the student shows success, introduce problems with various operations.

4. Get the student to circle each math problem’s operation symbol before they solve any math problems.

5. Get the student to ask for help when needed.

6. Utilize demonstration and hands-on learning when teaching new math skills.

7. Get the student to write the name of the operation beside each word problem before they solve any math word problems. Inspect the student’s choice of operations before they begin to answer the problems.

8. Color-code math operation symbols next to math problems so the student will be more likely to observe the symbol.

9. Create a math reference sheet for the student to keep at their desk (e.g., steps used in doing subtraction, multiplication, addition, and division problems).

10. Get the student to check their answers to math problems on a calculator.

11. Get the student to tutor another student who is learning new math ideas. Explaining the steps in basic math problems will help the student reinforce their own skills.

12. Get the student to ask themselves questions (e.g., “What is next?”) to keep themselves focused on solving a problem.

13. Get the student to orally repeat directions, explanations, and instructions after they have been given to reinforce retention.

14. Get the student to question any directions, explanations, or instructions before starting a task to reinforce math comprehension and fluency.

15. Get the student to raise their hand after finishing several problems so the teacher can check their work before continuing.

16. Get the student to relate math problems to real-life situations so that they will better understand the steps involved in solving the problem.

17. Get the student to talk through math problems as they are solving them to find errors they are making.

18. Get the student to orally explain steps to the teacher for solving a math problem to check the proper sequence of steps.

19. Get the student to orally state the steps required to finish a specific math operation (e.g., the steps in long division are +, x, -, bring down, etc.).

20. Get the student to work math problems at the board so the teacher can see the steps being performed.

21. Consider using Alexa for the Math Classroom.

22. Try gamifying your math lessons.

23. Consider using one of the apps and tools from our many math app lists:

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10 Apps to Teach Preschoolers Math

20 Math Apps for Learners of All Ages

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Are you looking for ways to teach students to work math problems from left to right instead of right to left? If so, keep reading.

1. Give the student practice solving math problems on the computer, which will automatically solve problems right to left.

2. Place the student’s math problems on graph paper or vertically lined paper to align columns. Include a reminder to begin each problem at the right.

3. Acknowledge quality work (e.g., display the student’s work, congratulate the student, etc.).

4. Minimize the amount of information on a page (e.g., fewer math problems, less print, etc.) if it is visually distracting for the student.

5. Minimize the emphasis on competition. Competitive learning activities may cause the student to hurry and make mistakes in math problems.

6. Praise proper right-to-left problem-solving through the use of math games.

7. Praise the student for doing math problems from right to left: (a) give the student a concrete reward (e.g., privileges such as leading the line, handing out learning materials, 10 minutes of free time, etc.) or (b) give the student an informal reward (e.g., praise, handshake, smile, etc.).

8. Make the student work each math problem using a bookmark/strip of paper to cover all columns except the one on the right. Move the marker to the left as they move from the ones column to the tens columns to the hundreds column, etc.

9. Make the student solve math problems by place value (e.g., begin with the ones column, then the tens column, hundreds column, etc.).

10. Write the place value above each math problem to remind the student to begin with the ones column to solve the problems.

11. Converse with the student to explain (a) what they are doing wrong (e.g., working math problems from left to right) and (b) what they must be doing (e.g., working math problems from right to left).

12. Utilize a marker to highlight the ones column to show the student where to begin to work math problems.

13. Utilize large colored arrows to indicate where the student begins to work math problems (e.g., right to left).

14. Complete the first problems for the student as they watch to give a demonstration and an example.

15. Consider using Alexa for the Math Classroom.

16. Try gamifying your math lessons.

17. Consider using one of the apps and tools from our many math app lists:

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10 Apps to Teach Preschoolers Math

20 Math Apps for Learners of All Ages

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Are you looking for strategies to help students who have trouble working math problems from left to right instead of right to left? If so, keep reading.

1. Select a peer to model working math problems from right to left for the student.

2. Create a math reference sheet for the student to keep at their desk (e.g., steps used in doing addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems).

3. Display a sizeable poster-board sign or use the smartboard to create a message that indicates reading begins to the left and math problems start to the right.

4. Get the student to check their math assignments using a calculator.

5. Get the student to talk through math problems as they are solving them to find errors the student is making.

6. Get the student to use a calculator to solve math problems.

7. Get the student to orally explain steps to the teacher for solving a math problem to check the student’s thinking processes.

8. Give the student a number line on their desk to use as a reference.

9. Teach the student why they are learning a math concept. Give the student concrete examples and chances for them to apply those ideas in real-life situations.

10. Make sure the student has learned place value ideas and knows that columns to the left are higher values than those to the right.

11. Make sure the student has mastery of math ideas at each level before introducing a new skill level.

12. Make sure the student knows place value and can explain the concept of the ones column, the tens column, etc.

13. Embody proper right-to-left solving of math problems on the smartboard or overhead projector before the student begins a new task.

14. Pair the student with another student to solve math problems on the smartboard.

15. Give math practice using an app or a hand-held educational device that gives instant feedback to the student.

16. Consider using Alexa for the Math Classroom.

17. Try gamifying your math lessons.

18. Consider using one of the apps and tools from our many math app lists:

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10 Apps to Teach Preschoolers Math

20 Math Apps for Learners of All Ages

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YouTube Channels for the Math Classroom

Are you looking for ways to teach kids to solve math problems that require regrouping? If so, keep reading.

1. Teach the student the ideas of more than, less than, equal, and zero. The use of concrete objects should enable the learning process.

2. Teach the student number ideas and the relationship of number symbols to numbers of objects before requiring them to solve math problems involving regrouping.

3. Make sure the student knows the concept of place value and that problems are solved beginning with the ones column on the right and moving to the left.

4. Give regrouping practice using apps or a hand-held educational device that gives instant feedback to the student.

5. Give the student learning experience s in grouping concrete objects into groups of ones, tens, hundreds, etc.

6. Give the student many concrete experiences to help them learn and remember regrouping skills. Utilize popsicle sticks, tongue depressors, paper clips, buttons, base ten blocks, etc., to form groupings to teach regrouping.

7. Give the student shorter math assignments but give more of them throughout the day (e.g., four tasks of five problems each rather than one task of twenty problems).

8. Minimize the emphasis on competition. Competitive learning activities may cause the student to hurry and make mistakes when regrouping.

9. Praise the student for trying and finishing work. Place emphasis on the number of problems correctly solved. Urge the student to see how many more they can successfully solve without help. Get the student to keep a “private” chart of their math performance.

10. Praise the student for correctly solving math problems that require regrouping: (a) give the student a concrete reward (e.g., classroom privileges, line leading, 10 minutes of free time, etc.) or (b) provide the student an informal reward (e.g., praise, handshake, smile, etc.).

11. Make the student check addition problems using subtraction.

12. Make the student check subtraction problems using addition (e.g., difference plus the subtrahend equals the minuend). Praise the student for each error they correct.

13. Utilize daily drill learning activities to help the student with regrouping (e.g., written problems, flash cards, etc.).

14. Utilize manipulative objects (e.g., base ten blocks) to teach the student regrouping.

15. Complete the first problem or two of the math assignment with the student to make sure that they know instructions and the operation appropriate to solve the problems.

16. Give the student chances for tutoring by peers or teachers. Let the student tutor others when they have learned a concept.

17. Consider using Alexa for the Math Classroom.

18. Try gamifying your math lessons.

19. Consider using one of the apps and tools from our many math app lists:

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10 Apps to Teach Preschoolers Math

20 Math Apps for Learners of All Ages

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YouTube Channels for the Math Classroom

Are you looking for strategies to help students who have trouble solving math problems requiring regrouping? If so, keep reading.

1. Select a peer to model how to successfully solve math problems that require regrouping for the student.

2. Create a math reference sheet for the student to keep at their desk (e.g., steps used in solving subtraction problems, addition problems, etc.).

3. Create a regrouping reference sheet for the student to use at their desk when solving math problems that require regrouping.

4. Assess the appropriateness of the task to ascertain if the student has learned the skills needed for regrouping.

5. Give chances for the student to apply regrouping in real-life situations (e.g., getting change in the cafeteria, figuring how much things cost when added together while shopping, etc.).

6. Get the student to check their math assignments using a calculator to reinforce the learning of math facts.

7. Get the student to independently solve half of their math problems each day. Let them use a calculator to solve the other half of the task as reinforcement.

8. Get the student to perform timed drills to reinforce regrouping. The student competes against their own best time and score.

9. Get the student to play games using colored chips. Designate a value to each color to teach that a ten chip is equal to ten chips with a value of one.

10. Get the student to practice the ideas of “borrowing” and “carrying” from graphic representations of sets.

11. Get the student to practice the concept of regrouping by “borrowing” and “carrying” objects set up in columns like math problems.

12. Get the student to raise their hand after finishing several problems so the teacher can check their work before continuing.

13. Get the student to solve math problems by manipulating objects to practice regrouping.

14. Get the student to solve money math problems using pennies and dimes to practice regrouping.

15. Get the student to talk through math problems as they solve them to find errors they are making.

16. Get the student to use Cuisenaire® rods when solving “borrowing” and “carrying” math problems.

17. Make sure that the language used to connect with the student about regrouping is consistent (e.g., “borrow,” “carry,” etc.).

18. Give the student a number line on their desk to use as a reference.

19. Make sure the student has mastery of math ideas at each level before introducing a new skill level.

20. Do not require the student to learn more information than they are capable of learning at any time.

21. Consider using Alexa for the Math Classroom.

22. Try gamifying your math lessons.

23. Consider using one of the apps and tools from our many math app lists:

9 Must-Have Apps and Tools for Kids Who Hate Math

10 Apps to Teach Preschoolers Math

20 Math Apps for Learners of All Ages

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YouTube Channels for the Math Classroom

Are you looking for ways to teach students to understand abstract math ideas? If so, keep reading.

1. Teach the student ideas such as “square” and “cube” separately. It may be confusing to introduce both ideas at the same time.

2. Present abstract symbols and terms after the student has worked with concrete manipulatives and learned the concept (e.g., ounce, oz.; cup, c.; pint, pt.).

3. Use physical objects to teach math ideas (e.g., give the student a yardstick when referring to a yard, etc.).

4. Give repeated physical demonstrations of abstract ideas (e.g., find things far away and near the student, a tiny box in a large room, etc.).

5. Give the student clock stamps to use when practicing the concept of telling time.

6. Give the student apps that uses graphics associated with math problems.

7. Utilize a scale, ruler, measuring cups, etc., to teach math ideas using measurement.

8. Complete the first problem or two with the student explaining how to associate concrete examples with each issue (e.g., 9 minus 7 becomes 9 apples minus 7 apples).

9. Examine previously introduced abstract ideas. Present new abstract ideas only after the student has mastery of those ideas already presented.

10. Teach shapes using ordinary objects in their surroundings (e.g., round clocks, rectangular desks, square tiles on the floor, etc.).

11. Teach the student abstract ideas (e.g., dimensionality, size, space, shape, etc.) one at a time before pairing the ideas.

12. Utilize actual coins and dollar bills, clocks, etc., to teach ideas of money, telling time, etc.

13. Utilize concrete examples when teaching abstract ideas (e.g., objects to express more than, less than; rulers and yardsticks to express height, width, etc.).

14. Get the student to follow a recipe to make a treat for the class using measuring cups, teaspoons, etc.

15. Utilize the following steps when introducing an abstract concept: • concrete—cups and liquid, • practice—use cups to solve problems, • abstract—word problems with cups, • practice—prepare a recipe, • review, • test.

16. Give the student money stamps to solve money problems (e.g., penny, nickel, dime, etc.).

17. Consider using Alexa for the Math Classroom.

18. Try gamifying your math lessons.

19. Consider using one of the apps and tools from our many math app lists:

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10 Apps to Teach Preschoolers Math

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Are you looking for strategies to help students who have trouble understanding abstract math ideas? If so, keep reading.

1. Select a peer to give concrete examples associated with each math problem (e.g., 9 minus 7 becomes 9 apples minus 7 apples) and assist the student in solving the math problems.

2. Assess the appropriateness of having the student learning abstract ideas at this time (i.e., Is it too complicated for the student?).

3. Get the student to be a peer tutor and teach a concept they have learned to another student. This can serve as reinforcement for the student.

4. Get the student to draw images to illustrate math problems.

5. Get the student to play games with colored chips with values designated for each color to learn the concept of one, tens, etc.

6. Get the student to practice the idea of regrouping by “borrowing” and “carrying” from manipulatives arranged in columns set up like math problems.

7. Get the student to use “sets” of objects from their surroundings to practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems.

8. Get the student to use concrete manipulatives in real-life situations (e.g., use measuring cups to prepare a recipe, use money to purchase things from the store).

9. Present abstract math ideas with concrete examples (e.g., use a liquid and measuring cups with ounces indicated to present liquid measurement).

10. Make sure all the student’s math problems have concrete examples associated with them (e.g., 9 minus 7 becomes 9 apples minus 7 apples, etc.).

11. Make sure the student has mastery of math ideas at each level before introducing a new skill level.

12. Do not require the student to learn more information than they are capable of learning at any time.

13. Teach the student why they are learning a math concept. Give the student concrete examples and chances for them to apply those ideas in real-life situations.

14. Utilize abstract ideas to describe concrete objects in their surroundings (e.g., bigger, smaller, square, triangle, etc.).

15. Make it pleasant and positive for the student to ask questions about things they do not understand. Praise the student by assisting the student, congratulating, etc.

16. Consider using Alexa for the Math Classroom.

17. Try gamifying your math lessons.

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Are you looking for ways to teach students to move from one math operation to the next? If so, keep reading.

1. Give the student apps or a hand-held educational device that requires them to solve an assortment of math problems.

2. Give the student self-checking learning materials to reinforce solving problems correctly.

3. Acknowledge quality work (e.g., display the student’s work, congratulate the student, etc.).

4. Minimize the amount of information on a page (e.g., fewer problems, less print, etc.) if it is causing visual distractions for the student.

5. Minimize the number of problems on a page (e.g., five problems to a page with the student required to do four pages of problems throughout the day).

6. Praise the student for correctly changing from one math operation to another: (a) give the student a concrete reward (e.g., privileges such as leading the line, handing out learning materials, 10 minutes of free time, etc.) or (b) give the student an informal reward (e.g., praise, handshake, smile, etc.).

7. Make the student go through math assignments and highlight or otherwise mark the operation of each problem before starting to solve the math problems.

8. Complete the first problem or two of a math assignment for the student so they know that operation to use.

9. Converse with the student to explain (a) what they are doing wrong (e.g., adding instead of subtracting) and (b) what they must be doing (e.g., adding addition problems, subtracting subtraction problems, etc.).

10. Teach the student instruction-following skills: (a) listen carefully, (b) ask questions, (c) use environmental signals, (d) rely on examples given, and ( e) wait until all instructions have been given before beginning.

11. Utilize a separate piece of paper for each math operation (i.e., place problems with the same operation on the same piece of paper). As the student shows success, slowly introduce problems with various operations on the same page.

12. Utilize a written reminder beside each math problem to indicate that operation is to be used (e.g., division, addition, subtraction, etc.). As the student shows success, slowly lessen the use of reminders.

13. Color-code the operation symbol for each math problem (e.g., make addition signs green, subtraction signs red, etc.). As the student shows success, slowly lessen the use of color-coding.

14. Utilize visual signals (e.g., stop signs or red dots) on the student’s paper when they must change operations. Get the student to raise their hand when reaching stop signs and give the student instructions for the next problem.

15. Consider using Alexa for the Math Classroom.

16. Try gamifying your math lessons.

17. Consider using one of the apps and tools from our many math app lists:

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20 Math Apps for Learners of All Ages

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YouTube Channels for the Math Classroom

Are you looking for strategies to help students who have trouble moving from one math operation to the next? If so, keep reading.

1. Assess the clarity and quality of directions, explanations, and instructions given to the student.

2. Create a math reference sheet for the student to keep at their desk (e.g., steps used in doing subtraction, multiplication, addition, and division problems).

3. Assess the appropriateness of the task to ascertain (a) if the task is too easy, (b) if the task is too complicated, and (c) if the duration of time scheduled for the task is sufficient.

4. Get the student to check their math assignments using a calculator to reinforce the learning of math facts.

5. Get the student to estimate math solutions before solving a problem as a tool for self-checking.

6. Get the student to orally explain the issue to a teacher, assistant, or peer before solving the problem.

7. Get the student to practice recognizing the sequence of math symbols (e.g., +, -, +, x).

8. Get the student to solve math problems using a calculator.

9. Do not require the student to learn more information than they are capable of learning at any time.

10. Teach the student why they are learning a math concept. Give the student concrete examples and chances for them to apply those ideas in real-life situations.

11. Get the student to talk through math problems as they solve them to find errors they are making.

12. Make sure the student recognizes all math operation symbols (e.g., +, -, +, x).

13. Widen the math operation symbols so the student will be more likely to observe the symbols.

14. Give math practice using an app or a hand-held educational device that gives instant feedback to the student.

15. Select a peer to help the student solve math problems.

16. Consider using Alexa for the Math Classroom.

17. Try gamifying your math lessons.

18. Consider using one of the apps and tools from our many math app lists:

9 Must-Have Apps and Tools for Kids Who Hate Math

10 Apps to Teach Preschoolers Math

20 Math Apps for Learners of All Ages

Advanced Math Apps, Tools, and Resources for That We Love

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YouTube Channels for the Math Classroom