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The value of dictation in Spelling You See cannot be understated. This is the way your student provides you with feedback as to their progress.
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While the Math-U-See program is based on the involvement of an instructor, it can also be a valuable training ground that you can use to equip your student for independent learning.
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"I would encourage you to promote the fact that you will no longer have spelling tests and that you will no longer be putting the emphasis on the misspellings. What you are going to be doing instead is setting out on a program that has instruction in a positive context—you are going to find what your child is doing right and encourage them to do more of it."
The ultimate avenue for success is to reveal both math and art are used to describe concrete objects, tell a story, or reveal a vision. The integer blocks are an effective tool to enhance the student’s ability to make this connection and thrive in both subjects.
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I wish you the joy of the journey with Spelling You See. You won’t regret it.
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If you keep in mind that your goal as the parent/coach is to provide as much teaching support as necessary until your student’s confidence begins to soar, you will have truly mastered the art of dictation in Spelling You See.
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Similar to Math-U-See, students move through the Spelling You See program based on their individual skill development, not by grade level.
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