Saturday, May 31, 2014

What makes Add to Subtract and TURN the Tables multisensory methods?

The senses of sight, hearing and touch plus rhythm and rhyme are used to help create associations to the math facts. By using multiple senses simultaneously it gives children numerous pathways to the brain to recall the math facts. Research has proven that the more we incorporate our senses into the learning process the better our chances of accessing our long term memory and therefore, the more efficient the learning process becomes. All students can be successful with a multisensory method of teaching. Students are presented with colorful and creative pictures, shapes and charts, an auditory and rhythmic way of learning the facts and numerous manipulatives for a tactile approach to learning the facts.