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| "The
Discover Math® Program has helped me understand fractions
for the first time
in my life."
The Reading Foundation has developed and offers the Discover
Math® Program, which was created to provide students with
an understanding of math operations and their application.
The program is multisensory in nature and is based on unique
learning principles. These include:
 Discovery
of basic facts through concrete experiences.
Using
language to think about those experiences.
Using
mental imagery to further internalize and understand basic
math experiences,
operations and principles.
Integrating
and applying the understanding to problem solving.
Key Features: |
| Base-line
assessment to determine the student's needs |
| Individual
instruction paced to the student's level of need |
| Programs
are linked to the objectives of the Common Curriculum
Framework for the Western Canadian Provinces
and are also valid for other parts of Canada and all
US states |
| Manipulatives,
language and mental imagery are used extensively to
provide an understanding of math operations
and concepts |
| All
content areas in the math curriculum are covered: basic
operations, measurement, geometry, word
problems, etc |
| Students
are taught sequentially, from a very basic level and
build from there. "Gaps" in their background
knowledge are filled by using this approach |
Please note: The Reading Foundation does
not use "skill and drill" type programs. Instead, our program
develops a solid understanding of math concepts.
The cost of the initial assessment is $250 and includes the
testing with the student, consultation with parents and a
written report. Cost of individual one-to-one instruction
is $55.00 per hour. (All prices in Canadian dollars). The
average time needed in the math program is four to five weeks
(80-100 hours). The cost of 80-100 hours of instruction is
therefore $4400-$5500. There is no Goods and Services Tax
(GST) on this service.
You can deduct the amount paid to The Reading Foundation as
a medical expense on your Canadian income tax return if the
student attends the Calgary clinic. A properly worded receipt
for this purpose is provided once the student exits the program
in Calgary.
Because Dr. Truch is a chartered psychologist in Alberta,
fees may also be partially recovered from private health care
plans that cover psychological services, provided the student
attends the Calgary clinic.
If you are a US citizen visiting this web site, a four-week
trip to Calgary or Vancouver may be surprisingly affordable
for you. That is because your US dollar is very strong relative
to the Canadian dollar and our hourly charge is usually less
than a comparable clinical program in the United States. Use
the calculator to determine the cost of our program (80-100
hours over four to five weeks) and the cost of travel and
lodging in Canadian dollars. May we suggest planning a summer
holiday in beautiful Calgary or Vancouver and bringing the
gift of reading to your son or daughter at the same time?
To discover more about Calgary and Vancouver, please refer
to the Contact/Location category in the main menu.
to calculate costs of programs
Ideally, students attend the clinic each day for four hours
of one-to-one instruction. They come five days a week for
an average of four to five weeks for the Discover Math®
program. This represents a total of 80-100 hours of instruction.
The impact on the understanding of math concepts and self-esteem
in this short time frame is very dramatic. (Some students
who have more severe math learning issues may require more
than four to five weeks of intervention in the long run. Once
the initial assessment is completed, a reasonable estimate
of the time it will take to bring genuine change can be provided.)
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