Dyscalculia: News from the web:
They did a study among teachers in Rio de Januiro (Brazil) and found out that only about 45% of them knew what dyscalculia is and an amazing low about 12% would know how to recognize it.
Read all about it: HERE
The numeracy mystery
Dyscalculia: News from the web:
The mindmatters blog has a great story about numeracy. It shows the research done and tries to de-mystify the numeracy and to explain how we learn to count.
A nice, short and easy to read story.
Read all about it: HERE
Dyscalculia is more than you may think
Dyscalculia: News from the web:
Apart from school, children with dyscalculia may also struggle with matters in their day-to-day life which includes:
• The ability to remember numbers such as phone numbers, or game scores
• Making change, counting bills, calculating a tip, splitting a check or estimating how much something will cost
• Being able to judge the length of distances and how long it will take to get from one location to another
• Remembering directions
• Distinguishing left from right
• Keeping up with games that require consistent score keeping, number strategies or counting
• Being able to read clocks and tell time
Read all about it: HERE
Dyscalculia in the arts
Dyscalculia: News from the web:
Pallav Chander’s art is a visual representation of his autobiography. His works concisely encapsulate his intense experiences with dyslexia, dyscalculia and ADHD through chaotic arrangements and bold abstract expressionism.
Read all about it: HERE
At home math learning
Dyscalculia: News from the web:
Check out the webpost in our link for today for some more resources to help your children do math at home. Important, certainly during the long summer months
Read all about it: HERE