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Spatial ability used to detect Dyscalculia
Dyscalculia: News from the web:
A thesis from 1996 had as purpose:
The purpose of this study was to examine how spatial
abilities as measured on the Kaufman Assessment Battery for
Children (K-ABC) could be used to predict dyscalculia.
Spatial abilities were found to be most closely approximated on the
Spatial Memory subtest in the ability battery. This subtest
was examined in relationship to the Arithmetic subtest on the
achievement battery, and a high correlation was demonstrated.
This is interesting because there was critisism about the traditional way of assessing Dyscalculia by comparing ability (IQ) with achievement and this was a great measure to serve as an alternative.
Read all about it: HERE
5 most effective teaching strategies
Dyscalculia: News from the web:
Thank you @ImpactWales for sharing the 5 most effective teaching strategies from Dunlosky.
Read all about it: HERE
Spirit Program in the Summer
Dyscalculia: News from the web:
See what we mean by “summer slide”
How much do educators in the UK know about dyscalculia?
Dyscalculia: News from the web:
There is a PhD student from Loughborough University trying to find that out.
Their study has the following aims:
1. Educators’ awareness, knowledge and understanding of dyscalculia (a specific learning disorder in mathematics) and co-occurring developmental disorders.
2. Educators’ experiences of pre-qualifying and in-service training in dyscalculia and other developmental disorders.
3. Strategies and interventions that are currently working well to support children at risk of dyscalculia.
4. Educators’ perceptions about what might be beneficial in improving the outcomes of children at risk of dyscalculia.
Read all about it: HERE