Carla, a fifth-grade student diagnosed with a learning disability and ADHD, is in a general education classroom receiving in-class support from a special education teacher. Carla often struggles with following directions and remaining focused on math tasks. Her teacher notices that she has difficulty understanding and solving word problems and writing equations on paper. The special education teacher would like to incorporate strategies that will address Carla's difficulties with math activities. Which of the following strategies is most appropriate for the special education teacher to use to help improve Carla's math skills?

While using a calculator can assist in performing calculations, it does not specifically address Carla's challenges with understanding word problems and writing equations. Relying too much on a calculator may inhibit her ability to comprehend the underlying concepts and problem-solving strategies.

Although memorization of math facts is important, this approach does not tackle Carla's primary issues with comprehension and application of mathematical concepts in word problems. Memorization alone will not help her understand how to approach and solve complex math situations.

While improving writing skills and visual representation can support learning, this strategy does not specifically help Carla with her difficulties in understanding math word problems. The focus should be on enhancing her comprehension of the problems themselves rather than just writing or visual aids.