MATH DITTOS 2: Fact Controlled MULTIPLICATION for Special Learners is a unique tool for teaching multiplication computation. It is a sequential, ground up, approach to multiplication with fact support, much like a controlled vocabulary in reading. Each page includes fact bars which present only the facts to be used on the page. Both special learners and regular education students benefit from its thorough and systematic approach. Unlike other workbooks, it is published as a computer document--buy it once, use it forever.
Ninety-nine blackline masters comprise the basic package. Each page contains a factstrip or factbar presenting and previewing the facts to be used on the page. Worksheets follow a logical and thorough progression through the operation of multiplication computation. A similar number of complete answer sheets is included. Sub-answers are always included, so teachers may do what they've been trained to do: diagnose and teach.
What's new in the PDF 3.1 version?
•"No Fact" pages still with restricted facts, but no fact bars. These are an essential item for checking mastery after specific fact sections in the regular masters are completed.
•Speed Drill Worksheets are included. Twenty-one pages of fact drill pages include single and multiple-fact pages that parallel the fact progression in MD2.
•Small flash card masters are included for duplication and student use. These are just the right size to fit in a pocket and stand at least a 50-50 chance of actually making it home with your students.
•Large flash card masters. These are ideal for in-front-of-the-class drill.
The above items were previously included only with the more expensive ClarisWorks™ version.
Other Features?
•A thorough and logical task analysis of the steps in multiplication is employed.
•Fact support on all pages of the basic blackline/color worksheets
•Platform Independent: Adobe Acrobat .pdf documents--uses free Acrobat Reader that is available for many platforms (Mac, Win 3.1, Win 95, etc.).
•Grid overlays for keeping answers organized in 2 and 3-digit multiplier problems.
TO USE:
You must have Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. It's free from Adobe (see URL below).
Then double-click on the "START.pdf" icon.
The Documentation page will be displayed with clickable bookmarks at the left. Navigate
through the series using the Bookmarks, Thumbnails, or the toolbar at the top.
You may also start on any of the other documents to go directly to that section, ie., open "bl1-42.pdf" to go directly to the initial blackline masters. Please note that all sections after "Keys 1-42" (k1-42.pdf) are locked and require the registration password to open.
MATH DITTOS 2: Fact Controlled MULTIPLICATION for Special Learners, version 3.1, is shareware. You may download the Adobe Acrobat .pdf file to "test-drive" it. No extra applications are necessary, other than the free Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0. Registration of the PDF version for Macintosh or Windows is just $10. Fully editable ClarisWorks versions are $25 (currently Mac only).
The MATH DITTOS 2 series now includes three fact controlled books published only as computer documents. MATH DITTOS 2: Fact Controlled ADDITION & SUBTRACTION for Special Learners and MATH DITTOS 2: Fact Controlled SUBTRACTION for Special Learners are now also available in PDF format.
Availability
All MATH DITTOS 2: Fact Controlled MATH for Special Learners materials may be downloaded through our web site at:
http://www.kagi.com/swood/
The Acrobat Reader is available free from Adobe at:
