“This algebra model helps prepare students to succeed in algebra by allowing them to truly interact with the seemingly difficult concepts. This interaction then translates directly to traditional algebra class activities.”

Multisensory Algebra

by Brad Witzel, Ph.D.

Multisensory Algebra was designed as a means to help students grasp difficult math concepts associated with abstract thinking. This algebra model helps students through the proven concrete-to representational-to abstract sequence of instruction helping students understand how to solve for variables while reinforcing the concepts of arithmetic that are typically lacking in secondary students. Not surprisingly, the program has shown statistical success over teachers’ best attempts at traditional algorithmic instruction for students with learning difficulties as well as those who perform well in math. Multisensory Algebra has been used successfully with supported data in both small group tutorial settings as well as large class environments. The Multisensory Algebra materials are simple enough for students to learn basic algebra in elementary and middle school but sophisticated enough so that high school students can apply the model to upper level equations. No other algebra model can support such claims. With the support of teachers, we feel this model will help students achieve in algebra who otherwise may have struggled.

The Multisensory Algebra Guide includes 122 pages of stepwise instructions how to implement the Multisensory Algebra method across several math concepts from elementary through high school. Also included in the book are instructions on how to improve adopted curriculum, teaching strategies on how to improve daily lessons and background into students with math difficulties and why students struggle in algebra.