For those individuals who are suspected of not knowing the number facts listed in this section, young children or individuals with significant disabilities, ask a different set of number facts. For example, instead of 9 + 7, ask 5 + 5 and instead of 8 x 7, ask 2 x 8. If the person knows these number facts, ask others which are more difficult. Basic Math Skills - Brian's responses are bold and the letter indicates how he arrived at
his answer
Do you often count on your fingers or in your head? Yes
Does the person have difficulty with the addition facts? Yes (although one answer is correct he counted using his fingers) Check: 9 + 7 __15__CF Does the person have difficulty with subtraction facts? Yes (although answer is correct he counted using his fingers)
Check: 17 - 9 __8__CF Did you have difficulty learning the multiplication tables? Yes Does the person have difficulty with multiplication facts? Yes (Brian did use automatic recall but 2 out of 3 answers were incorrect) Check: 8 x 7 __64__A |
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