Numbers go into space?

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Interesting research into developmental dyscalculia.

Worse performance of adults with DD in the number line task might be due a deficit in mapping numbers onto space which can be partly overcome relying on reference points.

Read all about it: HERE

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Fish and Dyscalculia

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if we want to study the genetics behind mathematical abilities, we might benefit from a faster growing species, such as fish.

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A novel approach to subtypes of developmental dyscalculia

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Still unpublished work on a new approach to assess the subtypes of Developmental Dyscalculia. Something to follow and it looks promising.

Read all about it: HERE

The basis for Developmental Dyscalculia

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Good article about what the basis for developmental dyscalculia could be:

a unique cognitive deficit because of a
unique pathophysiology
multiple cognitive deficits because of
multiple or unique pathophysiology
multiple behavioural disorders

Read all about it: HERE

How little teachers know about dyscalculia

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Here are the results from yet another recent study:

most participating teachers do not have adequate knowledge and experience on the meaning, effects, root causes of dyscalculia, and intervention strategies for dyscalculic children.

Read all about it: HERE