Chapter 3 & 4

It seems that for students who consistently struggle to learn math facts, the rest of what they need to do and learn in math is likely impacted significantly if they are not supported in the right ways. This might not necessarily be because they do not understand more complex concepts or are not able to problem solve, but it might be because they can't get past the first step - often retrieving a math fact - of solving a problem. As others have commented, the use of math reference sheets, number lines, and tables are key in helping these students momentarily get past the facts and into the problem solving. It's just too bad we have those silly MCAS tests that don't allow kids to have these tools unless they have disabilities (and low working memory alone isn't a disability)...very frustrating!