Guest guest Posted January 9, 1970 Report Share Posted January 9, 1970 I love kumquats. come in around thanksgiving. karen On Tuesday, September 9, 2003, at 10:25 AM, Ploveabby@... wrote: > a kumquat? LOL!!! > > Pennie > Abby's Mom > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2003 Report Share Posted September 8, 2003 Kassiane, I have know idea how you do it but you never cease to amaze me. I have no idea what an algorithm is or what kinesthetic means. I can add, subtract, multiply and divide. Very little algebra. The most math I use these days, (by the way, I'm nt and in my 30's) is when playing cribbage!!! Maybe you could give me a lesson or two!!! Rhonda Olivia's mom PS- Was always told the reason I suck at playing pool was cause I could never get the concept of geometry. Go figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2003 Report Share Posted September 8, 2003 *blushes* sorry I got so technical. An algorimth is the pattern you follow to, for example, do long division (or anything else involving steps). Kinesthetic has to do with motion. Im really good at pool, but I was TERRIBLE at geometry on paper. I guess that is more proof that I am very much a hands on learner =) Kassiane < Re: Re: Homework help Kassiane, I have know idea how you do it but you never cease to amaze me. I have no idea what an algorithm is or what kinesthetic means. I can add, subtract, multiply and divide. Very little algebra. The most math I use these days, (by the way, I'm nt and in my 30's) is when playing cribbage!!! Maybe you could give me a lesson or two!!! Rhonda Olivia's mom PS- Was always told the reason I suck at playing pool was cause I could never get the concept of geometry. Go figure. Autism_in_Girls-subscribe ------------------------ Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2003 Report Share Posted September 8, 2003 Message: 8 Date: Mon, 8 Sep 2003 07:45:29 -0700 Subject: Re: Homework help Dianna, it depends on the person. I'm hyperlexic. Because of this, FOR ME, reading and then writing and proper grammar structure came very easily. I memorized the rule system, and then I experienced it in abundance in my reading. I do well with rules paired with examples (also with hands on learning, but rule corresponding with example works too). Math is difficult for me, because I have a nonverbal learning disability in addition to my autistic spectrum condition. I can straight-MEMORIZE facts and formulas, but I cant always know when to apply them, or understand the WHY behind it (example: WHY does 3 times 3 equal 9? Who decided what the number 3 represents? et cetera...I got hooked up in that aLOT). Everyone has their strengths and their weaknesses. In general, it is not a good idea to assume what these may be based on a diagnosis (unless of course the diagnosis is a specific LD, like dysgraphia or dyscalcula. Then its pretty obvious where a weakness will be, but not necessarily the strengths) Kassiane 3 x 3 = 9 because it is a short way of writing 3 groups of 3 objects is a total of nine objects. To see that, put them in a grid formation. x x x x x x x x x it also helps to do this with things like 4 x2 and 2 x4 x x x x x x x x comes to 8 and x x x x x x x x is the same if you turn it around. here, children do very little written maths until they are about 7. they use manipulatives like shells, beans, pebbles etc and they do not do equations in isolation. They are also encouraged to find several ways to solve each problem so that they are not relying on rote learning. We often develop maths problems from the childrens experiences so that they are of great interest eg ayla had 16 50 cent pieces. how many different ways can you use to find out how many dollars she has? This is appropriate for 5-6 year olds. Problems are always in context so that they have an understanding of what these things mean, and that they understand that maths is a way of describing the world. it is a language. this term i have had a child from usa in my class, and he has been taught in a very restricted way, using only " maths " equipment and a lot of rote learning. he got good marks at his school, but he does not understand what he is doing. it is very sad to see him struggle and he needs a lot of comforting to cope with having to do a problem more than one way. he thinks this means he has got it wrong. he also thinks it is bad to get things wrong. his teacher has not shown him how to look at a solution and see how much he did right. this is not good teaching for problem solving and creativity and it will particularly stifle very intelligent, unconventional thinkers. __________________________________________________________________ McAfee VirusScan Online from the Netscape Network. Comprehensive protection for your entire computer. Get your free trial today! http://channels.netscape.com/ns/computing/mcafee/index.jsp?promo=393397 Get AOL Instant Messenger 5.1 free of charge. Download Now! http://aim.aol.com/aimnew/Aim/register.adp?promo=380455 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2003 Report Share Posted September 8, 2003 Message: 14 Date: Mon, 8 Sep 2003 12:25:55 -0400 Subject: Re: Re: Homework help Kassiane, PS- Was always told the reason I suck at playing pool was cause I could never get the concept of geometry. Go figure. This is true. To play pool, you need good spacial awareness and an ability to visualize and calculate angles and trajectories. pool is a highly mathematical game. __________________________________________________________________ McAfee VirusScan Online from the Netscape Network. Comprehensive protection for your entire computer. Get your free trial today! http://channels.netscape.com/ns/computing/mcafee/index.jsp?promo=393397 Get AOL Instant Messenger 5.1 free of charge. Download Now! http://aim.aol.com/aimnew/Aim/register.adp?promo=380455 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 9, 2003 Report Share Posted September 9, 2003 a kumquat? LOL!!! Pennie Abby's Mom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 9, 2003 Report Share Posted September 9, 2003 ROFL they talked about algorithms....talk about timing *grins*. I'm glad I could be of assistance, although I am not sure why I am a peach, and not an apple or a grape or a kumquat.... Kassiane < Re: Re: Homework help Kassianne, Had to write you again. Last night we went to our 2nd grader's open house and guess what I learned? Yep, all about algorithms! Oh boy, mother of the year am I!! Thanks though, at least I had some clue what she was talking about after your post yesterday! You're a peach. Rhonda Olivia's mom Autism_in_Girls-subscribe ------------------------ Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 9, 2003 Report Share Posted September 9, 2003 Alright miss Kassiane, Are you trying to make me think too hard on purpose? Isn't that how the saying goes when you like someone, " oh, you're such a peach " ? Well, as in changing flipping the bird to flipping the sparrow how bout I say, geez Kassiane, you're such a watermelon!!! I dig you. Rhonda PS - Do you mind being called Kassi or do you prefer Kassiane? Just wondering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 9, 2003 Report Share Posted September 9, 2003 No its not on purpose =) LOL< Im a watermelon...I like watermelons... I prefer Kassiane, but I and others call me Kassi all the time. Im not picky about it. Kassiane < Re: Re: Homework help Alright miss Kassiane, Are you trying to make me think too hard on purpose? Isn't that how the saying goes when you like someone, " oh, you're such a peach " ? Well, as in changing flipping the bird to flipping the sparrow how bout I say, geez Kassiane, you're such a watermelon!!! I dig you. Rhonda PS - Do you mind being called Kassi or do you prefer Kassiane? Just wondering Autism_in_Girls-subscribe ------------------------ Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 9, 2003 Report Share Posted September 9, 2003 Message: 9 Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2003 06:14:42 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: Homework help My dd is easily distracted by little things like fingernails, spots on ceilings, a fly buzzing around, etc. I have alsways noticed that it happens more frequently when she is feeling challenged by the work she is supposed to be doing (so she stalls). If she is given work that she likes to do, she jumps right on it and gets it done. When i hit a blank in processing, it feels as if i have come to an abyss. there is nothing there. it is a physical feeling. i have difficulty finding my way back to the problem and that is when i get distracted. it is nothing to do with being lazy or manipulative. i do not choose to have people annoyed with me at all. __________________________________________________________________ McAfee VirusScan Online from the Netscape Network. Comprehensive protection for your entire computer. Get your free trial today! http://channels.netscape.com/ns/computing/mcafee/index.jsp?promo=393397 Get AOL Instant Messenger 5.1 free of charge. Download Now! http://aim.aol.com/aimnew/Aim/register.adp?promo=380455 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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