My DS 6 scores very highly on processing speed on the WISC (and on all other areas). So why is it so very hard for him to memorize multiplication tables? No 2e issues. I don't understand. Can anyone explain?
Well, one possible explanation is very simple - he's 6. The ability to regurgitate math facts quickly is not the same skill that's called on in the WISC Processing Speed subtests, and from what I've been told children aren't going to become fast at math facts until they're developmentally ready for it to happen - could happen for some kids at 5, but for others not until 10 or so... and that's regardless of IQ.
It's also helpful to look at how your child is being "measured" re math fact speed - is he being timed while handwriting or is he being asked to answer verbally? Even for a child who has no fine motor issues, I'd think it might be tough to write down math facts as quickly as you can calculate them at 6 years old.
Best wishes,
polarbear
