Brain changes and Dyscalculia

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A new study showed the following:

The study, out of the Stanford University School of Medicine, used brain-imaging to show that the hippocampus becomes more active, and more strongly connected to other parts of the brain, as children move to memory-based problem solving. Fluent math-fact retrieval is a predictor of later math achievement, the Stanford Medicine News Center notes.

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Dyscalculia and the common core

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In our link today a compendium of all kinds of research papers, produced to support the common core curriculum. Although there is talk about learning disabilities, not once is the word dyscalculia mentioned.

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Pre-terms no extra risk for dyscalculia

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Children who are born Pre-term have an extra risk for dyslexia but this research shows that there is no extra risk for dyscalculia.

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Dyscalculia and other learning disabilities

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New research from Munich Germany shows that about 57% of children who have an arithmetic-related learning disorder also suffer from a reading or spelling disability. These children need intensive and specific training and support. Otherwise, they are in danger of failing to achieve the success at school that would be appropriate for their level of intelligence.

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