LDA webinar deep dive into Dyscalculia

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Texas has the fourth lowest numeracy level in the USA

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Texas has the fourth-lowest numeracy level in the U.S., according to a study by Excel Champs.

The data was gathered by the National Center for Education Statistics’ Program for the International Assessment for Adult Competencies.

Between 2012 and 2017, a survey was conducted with 12,330 U.S. adults aged 16 to 74 to assess their numeracy and literacy proficiency. Adults scoring between 226 and 276 are “nearing proficiency but still struggling with numeracy tasks.” Those scoring below 226 are “at risk for difficulties with numeracy.”

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Key questions about dyscalculia

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A study from Oxford: There is still much debate about the exact nature and frequency of developmental dyscalculia, and about how it should be defined. This article examines several key questions in turn: Is developmental dyscalculia a distinct disorder, or should it be seen as the lower end of a continuum—or possibly more than one continuum—of numerical ability? Do individuals with developmental dyscalculia show atypical brain structure or function?

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Overcoming Math Struggles with Neuroplasticity

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Study confirms that targeted interventions can improve outcomes for students with dyscalculia

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The MetaSENse project was carried out by a team at UCL’s Institute of Education, funded by the Nuffield Foundation. The project ran from October 2022 until April 2024 and focused on the systematic review and meta-analysis of the effectiveness of interventions aimed at improving the educational outcomes for children with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) The project aimed to identify what works best for which children in which setting, and whether interventions need to be specific or generalised across different groups of SEND needs.

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