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This might be a little nerdy but I learned my multiplication tables by making up songs. My mom and I sat for hours making up multiplication songs.
I know how this student is feeling. I never excelled in school and barely got by. During my 2nd year in college I worked my @ss off and it just wasn't good enough, I was still making Ds and Fs. My parents finally found an educational psychologist that tested me for learning disabilities. It ended up that I had a major comprehension problem. I have now discovered ways to work around my disability and I found out about things that teachers can do for me to help me. I think it is rediculous that all through my 12 years of regular school all my teachers said I was lazy. No one would test me. We found out after getting tested that the schools are suposed to test students for disabilities if the parent asks. I wish I had known this at the time.
Good luck with your student. It really shows that you are a great teacher because you are willing to help them and find new ways to teach. I hope I end up being a great teacher like you!
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