Learning math as an adult?

Question

I have diagnosed learning disabilities and have ever since i was a child. I was in special education but i believe that the system failed me because i managed to graduate without many basic math skills. how can i now as an adult who has gone through h.s. and college w/out math help learn these basic math skills? Are there classes i can take or people i can turn to for support?

I want to learn so i can better my life and my career but i have no place to turn. what can you suggest i do for help.

I specifically have issues in the areas of:

Division (i have no concept at all of how to divide, even using a calculator)

Multiplication (i can do basic single digit but only on a calculator, cannot remember my "times tables" and have always had to use a multiplication chart)

time (i still cannot tell time on a non-digital clock)

money (i cannot count change or count large bills w/out the aid of a calculator)

fractions (i have not ever learnt how to do fractions)

Answer 1

Here are a few sites that may get you going:

http://mathforum.org/mathtools/sitemap.h...

http://www.xpmath.com/videos/math_videos... (the videos are free downloadables)

http://www.homeschoolmath.net/online/

http://www.visualmathlearning.com/index....

Answer 2

You are a very interesting person. Your grammer is very good, so you are apparently an intelligent person with just one little failing. If you live in an area that has a community college, or even night classes at the local high school for adults, you might start there. You could even drop by the local elementary school, talk to the principal and explain your problem Perhaps a teacher might tutor you after classes. That would be the best solution. Good luck finding some help. I would love to have the opportunity to do something like that.

Answer 3

Along w/ what Gee said I would also look into ld specific tutoring places - someone who can teach you in a non-traditional way.  Find your learning style if you don't know it yet.  Find a tutor or tutoring center that can teach your learning style.

You have dyscalculia, correct?  My daughter is currently being pushed through school just like you were.  It's a losing battle.  

Good for you for stepping up for yourself.

Good luck.