Category Archives: Dyscalculia Overview

Understanding Neurodiversity: Strengths, Differences, and Overlap

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neurodiversity is a way of understanding that human brains are all wired differently, we are all neurodiverse and have neurodiversity. This is just a natural and valuable part of being human.

However, someone who is neurodivergent will have what is often known as a spikey profile (e.g. real strengths in some areas, and perhaps challenges in others). The term is used to encompass all the conditions that you’ve probably heard of, dyslexia, ADHD, autism and dyspraxia.

For such a long time these individuals have been thought of through a deficit lens or at a disadvantage, and put into a box that stereotypes to their label. However, what is becoming more and more clear is that we should recognise the neurodiversity framework for both the challenges people may face and the unique strengths they bring, and recognise where these conditions over lap leading to each individuals needs.

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Prevalence of Dyscalculia and Math AnxietyAmong College Students

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Mathematics-related learning difficulties and emotional barriers such as math anxiety are increasingly
recognized as significant challenges among college students. The present study aimed to assess the
prevalence of dyscalculia and math anxiety among college students. A cross-sectional descriptive research
design was adopted, and the study was conducted among 60 undergraduate and postgraduate students aged
18–25 years from arts, science, and commerce streams, selected using a stratified random sampling
technique. Data were collected using a self-structured questionnaire designed to assess math anxiety levels
and related learning difficulties. Descriptive statistical methods, including frequency, percentage, mean,
and standard deviation, were used for data analysis. The results revealed that a substantial proportion of
students experienced moderate to high levels of math anxiety, indicating that math anxiety is prevalent
among college students. The findings highlight the need for early identification, academic support, and
targeted interventions to reduce math anxiety and address learning difficulties related to mathematics. The
study emphasizes the importance of creating supportive learning environments in higher education
institutions to enhance students’ confidence and performance in mathematics.

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Dyscalculia-Friendly Teaching Strategies

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If you have students with dyscalculia, the first step is diagnosis.

Once the student has that, you can work with the school psychologist and learning specialists to follow the IEP and 504 plan (since some students with dyscalculia may have co-occurring diagnoses).

A classroom teacher has to differentiate instruction for students with dyscalculia in four main ways:

Make Math Visual

Not only should you lean into manipulatives and diagrams, but you should also provide anchor charts and templates.

Read all strategies HERE

New podcast highlighting lived experience of dyscalculia

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A new podcast series sharing the voices of adults living with this misunderstood and under-researched specific learning difficulty

Listen to it HERE

Why Is Math Harder for Some Kids? 

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According to a study by Stanford Medicine, children with math learning disabilities do not process number symbols using two particular areas of the brain – but do not actually differ concerning the processing of dot-based quantities.

Read the full details HERE