Identifying, Assessing and Supporting Learners with Dyscalculia

It is vital to understand the challenges and provide the right support for learners with dyscalculia and specific learning difficulties in mathematics.

The book provides:

- an overview of current research explaining the nature and causation of dyscalculia
- guidance on the identification of dyscalculia
- examples of how to carry out informal and formal assessments
- an explanation of the principles of multisensory mathematics teaching
- an outline of a structured programme (for learners aged 5-14), together with examples of lesson planning and activities.

Designed for teachers specialising in the assessment and teaching of learners with dyscalculia, and those undertaking courses leading to Approved Teacher Dyscalculia (ATD) and Associate Membership of the British Dyslexia Association (AMBDA), the book is useful to any professional looking for an understanding of this area of specific difficulty.

Este vital sa intelegem provocarile si sa oferim sprijinul adecvat pentru elevii cu discalculie si dificultati specifice de invatare in matematica. Cartea ofera: - o imagine de ansamblu asupra cercetarilor actuale care explica natura si cauzalitatea discalculiei - indrumari privind identificarea discalculiei - exemple despre cum sa se efectueze evaluari informale si formale - o explicatie a principiilor predarii matematice multisenzoriale - o schita a unei program structurat (pentru cursantii cu varste cuprinse intre 5-14 ani), impreuna cu exemple de planificare a lectiilor si activitati. Conceput pentru profesori specializati in evaluarea si predarea cursantilor cu discalculie si pentru cei care urmeaza cursuri care conduc la Discalculia profesorului aprobat (ATD) si calitatea de membru asociat Asociatia britanica de dislexie (AMBDA), cartea este utila oricarui profesionist care cauta sa inteleaga acest domeniu de dificultate specifica.