UAB TBIMS In-home Cognitive Stimulation Guidebook June, 2020 | Page 69

Mathematical Reasoning �
The goals of this activity are for the person to become more accurate in solving problems and solve simple problems quicker over time . Move onto a higher level when the person is consistently successful with the lower level .
Level 1
Notes : �
Create a worksheet of simple math problems . o Avoid “ carrying ” or “ borrowing ” across columns . Create simple multiplication and division problems as the person progresses .
• Examples : 7 + 2 = 2 x 3 = 8 / 2 =
� Ask the person to solve the problems .
Task : � Solve the math problems .
Level 2 Notes :
� Create a worksheet of simple math problems . o Include problems that have “ carrying ” or “ borrowing ” numbers across columns .
• Example :
12 + 8 =
� Create similar multiplication and division problems as the person progresses . � Ask the person to solve the problems .
Task : � Solve the math problems .
Level 3 Notes :
Create a worksheet of math problems , including a page of addition problems , a page of subtraction problems , a page of multiplication problems , and a page of division problems . o Create some that include decimal points . 69