Mastering math is a complex process. Breakdowns in the learning process can occur in several areas including memory, attention, problem solving and organizing—all areas that can be challenging for students with ADHD. In the early stages of learning, a student must learn about quantities and how they correspond to numbers. The student must also memorize simple math facts, rules, and vocabulary and then be able to recall those learned facts from memory very quickly.
Math is highly cumulative. A student builds on what he or she has learned previously for subsequent learning. A strong foundation in math is necessary as math tasks become more complex. You might think of learning math concepts as similar to the stacking of building blocks—each underlying block (or math concept) supports those that follow. When the foundation is weak, the whole building process is in jeopardy.
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Cragg L, Richardson S, Hubber PJ, Keeble S, Gilmore C. When is working memory important for arithmetic? The impact of strategy and age. PLoS One. 2017;12(12):e0188693. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0188693
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