"Math learning styles differ!"

We are all individuals, unique! We come in all shapes and sizes. We have different learning styles. Some 40% of us are visual learners! But teaching systems are relatively standardized, especially for learning math.

Although culture and language differ widely, teaching and learning systems are remarkably similar worldwide. Conventional math teaching methods use written and verbal expression. These don't suit all math learning styles, especially kids with 'math learning disabilities' or 'learning disabled' kids.

"Poor language skills limit 'learning math'!"

	Conventional tuition works tolerably well for a majority of students
	Standardization costs less; fosters equal opportunity & population mobility!
	Does not provide equal access for 'learning disabled' students!
	Fails many students -- No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001.

'Learning disabilities' require unique 'learning styles'!

We all learn through our senses in slightly different ways. Some students thrive with written and verbal language in formal classroom tuition. Others with 'learning disabilities' are bi-passed by language-based learning, especially when learning math with all its abstract concepts.

Detailed verbal and written communication actually confuse some students and hamper math learning. This learning method may be inappropriate, even detrimental, for such math students.

Well-intentioned labels like 'learning disabled' or 'learning disabilities' can have wide ranging, and potentially severe consequences on a child. Labels can handicap kids. They could mark, haunt and even scar them for life. Kids may actually start living 'up to', or rather 'down to', such labels! Many math students learn better using non-verbal senses. They may be 'tactile learners' or 'visual learners'. Tactile learning or visual learning could 'open their eyes' and unleash their true potential.

"Math playing cards open the door to 'visual learners'!"

The Pizza Pursuit playing cards are non-judgemental. Student labels are irrelevant. They work for language-based learners and for visual learners and tactile learners, labelled perhaps as 'learning disabled'.

The cards offer multiple routes to learning math to allow students to choose their own particular learning style. Visual learners can convert between different measurement systems, and add or subtract, without math!

You can use four measurement systems interchangeably. Let's say you choose to start with decimals. Passive association and visual learning starts during play. You'll 'see' the equivalent percentage, degree and fractional numeric values, and related graphic images also.

Association need not be passive. A particular game may be played in decimals, another in fractions, etc. Say-the-name games help players learn to associate sounds with symbols.

Anyone can play with the Pizza Pursuit cards, even if they don't know fractions, decimals, percentages or degrees -- or addition or subtraction either.

"Forget 'beginner', 'learning disabled' or 'learning disabilities' labels!"

	Just start playing without instruction!
	Play variations of matching card games usually played with a standard deck!
	Order and rank cards visually by segment size or tag size!
	Associate segment & tag sizes with numbers & symbols!
	Compare measurement system values, align card tags, etc.

There are endless opportunities for fun and learning math for all learning styles. And the best part is that visual learning and tactile learning start passively while kids have fun playing cards.

I wish you and yours countless hours of fun and learning. Remember everyone's a beginner at first, so don't let 'learning disabilities' or 'learning disabled' labels hold you or your kids back. Enjoy!