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Dyscalculia and academic and career success

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Individuals with Math Disorder are capable of achievement in mathematics courses, with support, tutoring, and self-esteem building. If the individual believes that the disability is a challenge and not a deficit, the student will be more likely to work toward academic and career success. As part of a learning disabilities evaluation in particular, processing difficulties must be thoroughly assessed (Zera & Lucian, 2001).

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Effective Teaching essential for progress in Dyscalculia

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Research shows that the six principles of effective teaching (direct instruction, the use of 3 modes of knowledge representation (concrete, representational, abstract), guided practice, independent practice, systematic progress monitoring, and regular student feedback. ) are most important for improvement by children with learning disabilities while additional targeted interventions only make small incremental additional improvements.

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Classroom screening test for Dyscalculia available

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Belgian researchers have done research that confirms that weak number sense is an  indicator for later weak math performance and possible dyscalculia. See the article HERE. The test that was developed is in Dutch but over time an English alternative will be developed most likely.

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