Dyscalculia

Dyscalculia is a specific and persistent difficulty in understanding numbers which can lead to a diverse range of difficulties with mathematics.

 

Tips

  • Concentrate on one problem at a time. 
  • Use lots of visuals and physical resources that the children can move around. 
  • Include children in supporting you with everyday maths problems e.g. cooking, measuring, money etc. 

 

Resources

 

https://blog.brainbalancecenters.com/2016/02/5-strategies-for-managing-dyscalculia 

https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/partnering-with-childs-school/instructional-strategies/at-a-glance-classroom-accommodations-for-dyscalculia 

https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/ 

https://www.10ticks.co.uk/ 

 

Information Websites

https://www.sess.ie/categories/specific-learning-disabilities/dyscalculia/tips-learning-and-teaching 

https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/dyslexia/neurodiversity-and-co-occurring-differences/dyscalculia-and-maths-difficulties