The Aproximate Number System reviewed

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Brand new research with interesting conclusions and a path for further study

(a) current evidence that has examined the association between the ANS and number symbols does not support the notion that number symbols are grounded in the ANS and (b) given the strong correlation between numerosity and continuous variables in nonsymbolic number processing tasks, it is next to impossible to measure the pure association between symbolic and nonsymbolic numerosity. Instead, it is clear that significant cognitive control resources are required to disambiguate numerical from continuous variables during nonsymbolic number processing.

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Dyscalculia Dragon

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Here is a personal story where the writer talks about Dyscalculia as their dragon that seems to go from parent to child in their family.

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Today, teachers understand the basic premises of dyscalculia if not the adaptive nature of those who bear the scars of the disability on their report cards.

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Dealing with the system and Dyscalculia

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Almost daily we get stories from people in battles with the schools and school districts in order to ensure their children will be taught and get help to cope with their learning disability. The story in the link for today provides a good overview between modifications and accommodations. Make sure you read it and understand the pros and cons.

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