Early detection of dyscalculia is key

Although dyscalculia, a neurodevelopmental disorder that leads to persistent difficulties in learning number-related skills, is estimated to affect 5 to 7 percent of school-age children nationwide–about the same percentage as those affected by dyslexia–only 15 percent of teachers in a recent survey said their students have been screened for this learning disorder, and many teachers have never even heard of it.

You can use the tools at https://DyscalculiaScreener.org to get some more certainty about why your student has trouble with math.

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Tips for teaching students with dyscalculia

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Dyscalculia in a formula

This research aimed to formulate a model of mathematical learning difficulties for children with dyscalculia to help children with dyscalculia overcome mathematics problems at school. This research is important to carry out considering that dyscalculia is a serious problem experienced by many students throughout the world. 

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Attend to precision

Math Medic has a great blog with explanation of the mathematical practices that ensure good progress in math. This is for all student, not necessarily for students with dyscalculia.

See one of them in the link for today.

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Children’s book for Dyscalculia

There is not much for children with dyscalculia so this story book may just be what they need to get more comfortable with the learning disability.

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