Semple Math - Simply Unforgettable

First Student: Moved to another school
Second Student: Progressed up to the beginning of his grade level and 70% fewer reversals!

Jan Semple (Author) : Hi Beverly! I am delighted to hear your student is overcoming the reversal issue. You may want to spend additional time with “thumb face” of “finger face” (depending on whether your student is right or left handed) to further reduce the occurrence of reversals. Rely on the dialog. It will lead the student. This is wonderful feedback!

8. How do you rate the overall attitude, outlook and self-esteem of each student on a scale of 1 - 5, 1 being the lowest score? Comments are welcome.

Second Student: Beginning = 1 Now = 4 :)

9. How does the portion of Semple Math you have now seen compare to any "non-Semple" learning materials you have used in the past? (Please do not identify and materials and programs by name.)

Easy mnemonics that I even say by nature now to my 4th Graders not in the Challenge.

Bill Semple (President) : That's right! You could not forget them even if you wanted to. (I know...I've tried) It's basic Math mastery for Life!

10. Has any standardized or local testing been used as part of this Challenge? If so, please explain the means of assessment and share your findings with consideration for student privacy.

Middle of year benchmarks (district wide).
Second Student: With oral administration scored a 36!

11. Would you recommend this program to other educators? Why or why not?

Yes – Especially Primary Special Ed Teachers. The visual and auditory appeal and repetition is great!

12. Should we sponsor a second round of the Challenge and for the purpose of sharing our Times Tables Kit?

Yes!

Jan Semple (Author) : Thank you for the feedback, Beverly. I am very glad to have your participation in our Challenge. Please do continue and keep us informed of your student's progress.


Austin, Texas, Round 1 Beverly Lewis 1. How many years have you taught? 30+ Years 2. What grade level are you currently teaching? Special Ed, K – 4: Resource, Inclusion, Reverse Mainstream 3. What do you teach? Elementary, Special Ed, Resource, Inclusion 4. How many students have you enrolled in the Semple Math Challenge? 2 (directly) 36 (limited exposure) 5. Have you executed the program in good faith, as written with no omissions or substitutions thus far in the Challenge? Some students immersed, others the rest in traditional curriculum. 6. Please comment on the math performance of each student as they entered the Challenge. Were they on or below grade level? First Student: Below / Reversals Second Student: Below / Reversals 7. What progress have you seen in their math skills over the last 30 days? Are they on or below grade level? First Student: Moved to another school Second Student: Progressed up to the beginning of his grade level and 70% fewer reversals! Jan Semple (Author) : Hi Beverly! I am delighted to hear your student is overcoming the reversal issue. You may want to spend additional time with “thumb face” of “finger face” (depending on whether your student is right or left handed) to further reduce the occurrence of reversals. Rely on the dialog. It will lead the student. This is wonderful feedback! 8. How do you rate the overall attitude, outlook and self-esteem of each student on a scale of 1 - 5, 1 being the lowest score? Comments are welcome. Second Student: Beginning = 1 Now = 4 :) 9. How does the portion of Semple Math you have now seen compare to any "non-Semple" learning materials you have used in the past? (Please do not identify and materials and programs by name.) Easy mnemonics that I even say by nature now to my 4th Graders not in the Challenge. Bill Semple (President) : That's right! You could not forget them even if you wanted to. (I know...I've tried) It's basic Math mastery for Life! 10. Has any standardized or local testing been used as part of this Challenge? If so, please explain the means of assessment and share your findings with consideration for student privacy. Middle of year benchmarks (district wide). Second Student: With oral administration scored a 36! 11. Would you recommend this program to other educators? Why or why not? Yes – Especially Primary Special Ed Teachers. The visual and auditory appeal and repetition is great! 12. Should we sponsor a second round of the Challenge and for the purpose of sharing our Times Tables Kit? Yes! Jan Semple (Author) : Thank you for the feedback, Beverly. I am very glad to have your participation in our Challenge. Please do continue and keep us informed of your student's progress.
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