
Diebold Educational Consulting
Diebold Educational Consulting
Helping Educators ... Help Students ... Who Struggle
Helping Educators ... Help Students ... Who Struggle
Math Workshop Descriptions

Math Instruction for Students Who Struggle in Grades K-3
Materials, Methods & Specially-Designed Instruction
- Review Math Skills Progressions from the NMP Report & Common Core Standards
- Simulate Common Math Difficulties (directionality, fact retrieval, concepts, more)
- Learn the Four Levels of Instruction (concrete, pictorial, symbolic & application)
- Construct Teacher-Made Math Manipulatives
- Practice Alternative Strategies for Teaching Basic Operations, Word Problems & more
Materials & Programs Reviewed - Numicon, Cuisenaire Rods, Clear-View Base Ten Blocks, Math-U-See, Invicta Math Balance, Semple Math, Touch Math, Singapore Math, Stevenson-Semple Clock & Calendar, more

Math Instruction for Students Who Struggle in Grades 4-9
Materials, Methods & Specially-Designed Instruction
Review Math Skills Progressions from the NMP Report & Common Core Standards
- Simulate Common Math Difficulties (directionality, fact retrieval, concepts, more)
- Learn the Four Levels of Instruction (concrete, pictorial, symbolic & application)
- Construct Teacher-Made Math Manipulatives
- Practice Alternative Strategies for Teaching Basic Operations, Word Problems & more
Materials & Programs Reviewed - Clear-View Base Ten Blocks, Math Balances, Fraction Strips-Circles-Squares, Decimal Squares, Geo-Boards, Safety Compasses, Swing-Arm Protractors, Polydron Frameworks, Power Solids, Hands-On Equations, Algeblocks, Algebra Lab Gear, more

Algebra - Instructional Alternatives
Tools & Strategies for Students Who Struggle
Review Math Skills Progressions from the NRP Report & Common Core Standards
- Simulate Common Math Difficulties (conceptual & computational)
- Apply the Fours Levels of Instruction to Algebra
- Represent Basic Operations of Algebraic Expressions with Concrete Materials
- Solve Linear & Quadratic Equations with Manipulatives
- Learn How to Construct Images of Operations & Connect Vocabulary to Processes
Materials Demonstrated - Base Ten Blocks, Mathematical Balances, Hands-On Equations, Algeblocks, Algebra Lab Gear, more
* Participants should bring scissors for constructing teacher-made manipulatives.

Semple Math Levels 1 & 2 - Addition & Subtraction
Math Instruction for Students with Dyscalculia
Review the Unique Scope & Sequence of the Semple Math Program
- Learn Techniques for Correct Numeral Formation
- Practice Mnemonic Strategies for Fact Retrieval, Place Value & Algorithms
- Learn the Hierarchical Sequence for Word Problems using Mnemonics
- Apply Semple Strategies for Money & Time
- Learn How to Integrate Base Ten Blocks & Math Balance Manipulatives

Semple Math Levels 3 & 4 - Multiplication & Division
Prerequisite Workshop: Semple Math 1 & 2
Review the Unique Scope & Sequence of the Semple Math Program
- Learn Techniques for Multiplication, Division, Fractions & Decimals
- Practice Mnemonic Strategies for Fact Retrieval, Place Value & Algorithms
- Learn the Hierarchical Sequence for Word Problems using Mnemonics
- Learn How to Integrate Decimal Squares & Algeblocks Manipulatives

Numicon Math
Multi-Sensory Instruction for Early Math Concepts
Learn the Four Levels of Instruction (concrete, pictorial, symbolic & application)
- Compare the Refined Numicon Progression of Skills to the Common Core
- Examine How Numicon Shapes Promote Number-Numeral Concepts & Subitization
- Learn How to Represent Concepts & Operations with Shapes & Cuisenaire Rods
- Link Numicon Shapes to Direct Instruction with Semple Math & Touch Math

Touch Math
Strategies for Fact Retrieval & Computation
Learn the Four Levels of Instruction (concrete, pictorial, symbolic & application)
- Learn the Supplemental, Multi-Sensory Touch Math Technique for Fact Retrieval
- Practice Using Touch Points for Computation of Basic Operations
- Integrate Touch Math Computational Strategies with the Use of Manipulatives

Singapore Math Word Problems
Step-By-Step Model Drawing
Review the Four Levels of Instruction (concrete, pictorial, symbolic & application)
- Learn a 7-Step Singapore Procedure for Solving Word Problems
- Practice Word Problems at the Discrete & Continuous Levels
- Apply the Singapore Strategy with Basic Operations, Fractions, Decimals, Ratio, Percents & Early Algebra Word Problems