How do we perform arithmetic calculations? ๐ง โ๏ธ ๐ขโฃ
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Successful calculation requires retrieving arithmetic facts from long term memory and using conceptual knowledge to correctly execute mathematical procedures.โฃ
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With this in mind, rehabilitation of arithmetic fact retrieval and calculation has typically revolved around two general types of approaches:โฃ
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๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐น๐น-๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ต: arithmetic facts are targeted through intensive repetitionโฃ
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๐๐ผ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐๐๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ต: arithmetic principles are taught and back-up strategies trainedโฃ
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These approaches are not mutually exclusive, and our clients often benefit from a hybrid approach depending on their individual needs and arithmetic profile. โฃ
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Check out the featured articles from these slides for more in-depth information on how these approaches can be utilized in treatment!โฃ