Is My Homeschooled Child Showing Dyscalculia Symptoms?

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Student with dyscalculia denied dispensation for statistics exams

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A psychology student requested an exemption from statistics exams because she has dyscalculia. Her request was denied. She appealed this to the highest educational court, which decided against her, according to a ruling from last week.

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Access and Sense Making Practices for Students with Dyscalculia

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From Struggle to Strategy: Teaching Students with Mild Dyscalculia

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This video provides a comprehensive overview of mild dyscalculia in high school students (Grades 9-12). We explore the common signs of this math-related learning disability, including challenges with calculation fluency, multi-step problem-solving, and math anxiety, while emphasizing that these difficulties are not related to a student’s intelligence.

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Signs of dyscalculia: How to spot and support your child today

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So, how do you tell the difference between a common maths hurdle and a genuine sign of dyscalculia? The key is persistence. A child who struggles with their times tables for a week but gets there with a bit of practice is very different from a child who, despite endless effort, just can’t remember that 2+2=4 or truly understand what ‘more’ or ‘less’ means. The frustration for them is constant.

This flowchart helps illustrate the difference between a temporary maths struggle and the persistent challenges that might point toward dyscalculia.

As you can see, while most maths difficulties can be overcome with a bit of time and support, the challenges linked to dyscalculia are consistent and much more deeply rooted in how your child’s brain works.

To help clarify this, here’s a quick comparison:

Dyscalculia vs Common Maths Difficulties

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