Good morning everyone: One of my students described a rather unusual problem and asked if I had any information, and I didn't but am hopeful some of you do.
The student reported that when she is looking at numbers and then writing them, she doesn't write down what she sees. For example, she sees 41, will repeat it to herself, but by the time it reaches paper she will not just reverse the number (which she sometimes does), but more often will write a totally dissimiliar number such as 671. Needless to say this is posing problems in all math and math related activities from algebra to writing out checks, figuring her bank balance, etc. It's not a calculation or reasoning problem with math as she performs these tasks correctly, but of course gets them wrong because of the number substitution. By the way, she does not do this with letters/words, only numbers. She also reported that after it happens she sometimes recognizes the error but more often others have to point it out to her. The student in question does wear glasses and has a SEVERE astigmatism in both eyes. However, she says she sees ok. Something happens, however, between seeing the numbers and putting them on paper. She indicated this has occurred since childhood (she's now 45). Does anyone have any ideas as to what is going on with her? Any suggestion as to how she can accomodate? She is becoming terribly frustrated and fears this is going to compromise her math grades, not to mention some pretty horrible mistakes with her checking account. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance to anyone who replies, Jean Edwards [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
