1. Dyscalculia
Visual Processing
Impaired

2. Dyscalculia
Math Computation
“requires the use of many complex
brain functions working together
toward a common goal” (“Pbs,” 2012).
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3. Dyscalculia Assessment
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– Dyscalculia test
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4. Features of Dyscalculia
• Students lack computational skills
required for deriving solutions from
mathematical equations.
– Complex brain functions working
together to form a common goal
– Requires ability to process thoughts of
reaching solutions
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5. Math Disabilities Arise At Any
Age
• Students use memory to “recall rules and
formulas, recognize patterns, invoke rules
about sequential ordering” (“Pbs,” 2012)
• Equate multi-step equations, advanced
language skills, and instructions that
explain rational processes.
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6. Results of Dyscalculia
• Adults are also affected by
Dyscalculia
– People with “poor numeracy skills are
twice as likely to be unemployed”
(Hanning, 2010).
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7. Symptoms
• Children with Dyscalculia lack ability
to recall basic math skills.
– Facts, Procedures, Rules, Formulas
– Difficulty remembering frequent patterns
– Forget steps of computation
– Difficulty with steps and sequence
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8. Symptoms (cont’d)
– Forget or lose interest in the goal
– Feel overloaded with math problems
– Copy problems incorrectly
– “Difficulties in math are often related to
a form of math phobia” (Russell, 2012).
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9. Knowledge Transfer
Some students with Dyscalculia have
difficulties, for others it’s impossible
Lacking abilities to identify important pieces
of equations, solutions generated lack
reason
Multiple demands in complex equations
cause confusion
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10. Solutions
• Build a foundation providing strategies to
visualize
• Use real life situations when possible
• Use pictures, words or graphs to help
relate to real world
• Maintain a positive attitude
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11. Solutions (cont’d)
• Use fun approach through card and
computer games for basic facts and
multiplication tables
• Ensure understanding of all symbols
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12. Reference
• Pbs. (2012). Retrieved from
http://www.pbs.org/parents/strugglingtolearn/understanding_m
• Russell, D. (2012). [Web log message]. Retrieved from
http://math.about.com/cs/reference/a/discalcula.htm
• Hanning, J. (2010, December 06). Adults with hidden
disorder known as dyscalculia. Retrieved from
http://www.learning-aids.com/adults-hidden-disorder-
known-dyscalculia
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