Dyscalculia



Dyscalculia
Dyscalculia is learning disorder that affects the person's mathematical abilities. People with dyscalculia have trouble recognizing numbers, counting, reading time, doing mathematical problems and using money. Dyscalculia is a developmental brain-based disorder that can occur singularly with no other learning, developmental or intellectual problems present. It can also occur in premature born children, children born at a low birth weight and children with other disorders such as ADHD, language disorders like dyslexia, epilepsy and fragile x syndrome. There is some evidence that suggests dyscalculia may also occur due to "poor teaching and environmental deprivation", according to a 2004 study published in the "Journal of Child Neurology". Dyscalculia occurs equally in both girls and boys, effecting approximately five to six percent of children in schools [J Child Neurol. 2004 Oct; 19(10):765-71]. The long-term consequences of dyscalculia are unknown at this time. Treatment consists of specialized teaching methods including rote learning and problem solving arithmetic activities.

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 * //Have spatial problems and difficulties aligning numbers into columns.//
 * //Have trouble with sequences of numbers and concepts (left/right orientation) (wve.edu, 2009)//
 * //Confuse similar numbers (with its sound or appearance); word problems.//
 * //Have difficulties using a calculator.//
 * //Have difficulties with abstract concepts of time and direction; recall schedules or keep track of time.//
 * //Lack "big picture/whole picture" thinking (can't grasp or picture mechanical process).//
 * //Have inconsistent results in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.//
 * //Be unable to grasp concepts, rules formula, sequence (order of operation) and basic addition. Have poor memory (i.e. long term memory on concept mastery).//


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 * Use graphic organizers (picture, charts or graphs) to help the student "visualize" the math concepts.
 * //Have students read the problem aloud as a means of triggering their auditory skills.//
 * //Relate problems to real-life situations.//
 * //Have them use graph paper to organize the numbers for the problems and answers.//
 * //Provide uncluttered worksheets.//
 * //Messy papers can throw them off task and confuse them.//
 * //Allow extra time (especially for processing) for students to memorize math facts.//
 * //Use repetition (repeat a question) as often as possible.//
 * //Apply more one-on-one instruction, if possible.//
 * //Allow for time and flexible setting for tests.//
 * //Allow for verbalization of answers by the student.//

Resources:

Dyscalculia Screener Symphony Learning

Articles:
 * Prof Studies Math Dyslexia
 * Why Things Just Don't Add Up For Some Students
 * Dyscalculia

Researchers:
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