What Dyscalculia Looks Like… (Hint: It’s Different for Every Student!)

Students with weaker working memory and those with ADHD may have trouble memorizing math facts, persisting with complicated math calculations, and keeping the order of the steps in mind can be difficult. 

For some students, difficulties with visual-spatial processing are the underlying problem. These students tend to have the most significant struggles with the development of their number sense, which is the meaning of numbers. For these students, the visual diagrams and activities included in the current math curricula are not as helpful as they are for more typical learners.

For these students, verbal stories, rhymes to aid memory, and a strong emphasis on vocabulary help to make the math more accessible. 

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