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12. Probability- Students must understand the basic notions of probability to predict the likelihood of future events
= Instructional Practices for Computation and Problem Solving (cont ’ d)  =

Thornton and Toohey Math Facts Program
- Consider prerequisite learning’s by looking ahead to review or reteach as necessary - Provide ongoing diagnosis and assessment - Modify the sequence in which facts are presented for learning - Before drill, teach students strategies for computing answers to unknown facts - Modify the presentation of activities to fit the learning style of each student - Control the pacing - Help students discriminate when to use a strategy and integrate new learnings with old - Provide verbal prompts - Help students develop self-monitoring skills - Ensure provisions for over learning

Mercer and Miller Math Facts Program
-Give and advance organizer -Describe and model - Conduct guided practice -Conduct independent practice -Conduct problem-solving practice -Provide feedback

Teaching Students with Learning Problems, 8th Edition, Cecil D. Mercer; Ann R. Mercer; Paige C. Pullen (2011)