Dyscalculia: News from the web:
Read the wonderful example in this post from Tony Attwood about how to explain fractions to someone with dyscalculia by doing a little physical exercise. Something they can touch and see. It works better for them this way and brings the true understanding they need in order to be able to relate to the concept later.
Read all about it: HERE
Dyscalculia: News from the web:
Just as you thought TikTok was only good for silly dances and dangerous escapedes by kids, here comes a little math lesson.
New TikTok video: Integer subtraction without relying on "two negatives make a positive" pic.twitter.com/5PVBomttbv
— Howie Hua (@howie_hua) February 10, 2021
Dyscalculia: News from the web:
Rhino and Pukka Pad make coloured lined paper! Great for #dyscalculia and #dyslexia, but also for #ADHD and other memory/cognitive/executive functioning disabilities!
Have you tried it? Does it help you or your student?
Read all about it: HERE
Dyscalculia: News from the web:
From Australia comes the news that they have now implemented a new mandate on how to identify and work with students who are both gifted and have a learning disability, the so-called 2e students.
The traditional way of identifying gifted students was to look at their achievement, but this overlooked students with hidden potential.
Dr Townend said twice-exceptional students need both learning support and enrichment or extension to reach their potential, and supporting the disability in the classroom was essential to level the playing field.
“It’s like giving a wheelchair to a child who cannot walk or glasses to a child who needs glasses,” she said.
Read all about it: HERE
Dyscalculia: News from the web:
People with learning disabilities have often dificultiy to know what is left or right. In our link for today you’ll find a solution by someone, that may be a bit intense for you, but is sure to solve the problem once and for always.
Read all about it: HERE
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