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Dyslexia and Mathematics
Dyslexia is seen primarily as a limitation in the ability to deal with symbolic material. As far as the symbols of mathematics are concerned, therefore, special teaching techniques are needed, just as they are for the teaching of reading and spelling.
The book contains a wealth of material on individual cases and on children of different ages. Two central themes are first, that dyslexics need to carry out the operations of adding, dividing, and so on, before being introduced to the symbolism; and second that, because of their difficulties with rote learning, they need to be shown the many regularities and patterns which can be found in the number system. All the contributors have had experience of teaching dyslexic children at various levels.
The book contains a wealth of material on individual cases and on children of different ages. Two central themes are first, that dyslexics need to carry out the operations of adding, dividing, and so on, before being introduced to the symbolism; and second that, because of their difficulties with rote learning, they need to be shown the many regularities and patterns which can be found in the number system. All the contributors have had experience of teaching dyslexic children at various levels.
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142 pages, Paperback
First published July 11, 1991
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June 12, 2015
Practical, insightful, rooted in research.
I gained an understanding of common obstacles children with dyslexia might encounter in the vast field of mathematics and strategies that can help. This understanding has relieved my frustration and provided tools to aid math practice with my now middle school-er. Sigh, if only teachers and I had understood his struggle in those early elementary school years...
Ready to explore the fascinating field of math with an entirely new perspective!
I gained an understanding of common obstacles children with dyslexia might encounter in the vast field of mathematics and strategies that can help. This understanding has relieved my frustration and provided tools to aid math practice with my now middle school-er. Sigh, if only teachers and I had understood his struggle in those early elementary school years...
Ready to explore the fascinating field of math with an entirely new perspective!
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