Dyscalculia: News from the web:
Larissa Chan used a nice metaphor in her speech at the mathsconf25:
when we have foreign coins we recognize them but it takes effort to know which is which and use them – this is how numbers can be for students.
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Don’t confuse Math Anxiety with Dyscalculia
Dyscalculia: News from the web:
We should not confuse math anxiety with dyscalculia, a math-based learning disability, an inability to process numbers. In dyscalculia, a child has a vague number sense, due to which he has trouble understanding math. On the other hand, math anxiety is the psychological barrier induced by stress due to which one cannot do the math, despite having know-how. Though people with dyscalculia do have some math anxiety symptoms, it is crucial to differentiate between them and provide the child with proper guidance accordingly.
Read all about it: HERE
Intelligence in various forms
Dyscalculia: News from the web:
Not new but a very nice article to show that intelligence comes in various forms
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Dyscalculia in adults
Dyscalculia: News from the web:
The additudemag blog comes with a self test for adults to see if their math related troubles could be a sign of dyscalculia. They have used a checklist from the dyscalculia.org blog as a basis for this.
You can do this check list on the one from Dyscalculia Services.
You could also do the math and dyscalculia screening test for an online more extensive screening. (use grade 9 if you are an adult)
New tool for dyscalculia?
Dyscalculia: News from the web:
Via Twitter they make a passing reference to help for dyscalculia:
Often described as “dyslexia for numbers” #dyscalculia is a learning difference associated with numeracy, affecting the ability to acquire mathematical skills. Time spent with ROMBi helps build foundations for perceptual organisation, reducing issues associated with dyscalculia.
So check out the Rombi and let us know how you feel about it and if it works for you.
Read all about it: HERE