The Math Handbook for Students with Math Difficulties, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia or ADHD:

by Helmy Faber

The Math Handbook has been developed for students with Dyscalculia and others who are struggling with mathematics. The book is based upon the Singapore Primary Mathematics curriculum, as well as the International Math curriculum. More than twenty topics are covered and explained step by step through visual representation to convey mathematical concepts. It has been specially developed • Students who have been diagnosed with Dyscalculia; other terms may include Mathematics Learning Disability, or Mathematics Disorder • Students who have been diagnosed with Dyslexia; as according to research more than fifty percent of those experience difficulties with mathematics. Some students may have Dyslexia and Dyscalculia as co-existing disorders • Students diagnosed with ADHD; as they may struggle with mathematics. Some students may have ADHD and Dyscalculia as co-existing disorders. • Students who have difficulties in learning Mathematics • Slow learners • Teens/Adults who have severe Math Difficulties or Dyscalculia Students will gain more confidence in mathematics, become more independent and produce better results. This book will provide them with an opportunity to experience success and maintain a positive attitude towards math. It is suitable to be used in combination with Educational Therapy or remedial intervention in Math that students with dyscalculia or Math difficulties need. An assessment conducted by a psychologist is essential and early interventions are most effective.

Genres: Nonfiction

132 pages, Paperback

Published April 1, 2017

Reviews

[J. · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book consists of visual math examples for number bonds, addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, rounding, numbers to 100, ordinal numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, and math vocabularies. He does not include any math theories. There are no explanations on why visual examples will help students with math difficulties. Most, like the percentage chart, are easy to incorporate into daily use. Others, like converting fraction to decimals, need additional practice. The author is a psychologist/educational therapist with a practice in Singapore. She received a master’s degree from Utrecht University in developmental and child psychology.

I was randomly chosen through a Goodreads Giveaway to receive this book free from the publisher. Although encouraged, I was under no obligation to write a review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.

[Lucas · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book has great step-by-step instructions for a variety of math problems that should be easy for parents or teachers to follow to help children understand the math they might be struggling with. As a teacher, I was hoping for more strategies for delivering the instruction instead of just the step-by-step instructions.

[Nicola · Rating 2 out of 5]

It didn't work for me as a resource to keep. I flipped through the book and the entire book seems full of diagrams / pictures without accompanying text pages to outline the mathematical theory and explain how the diagrams are supposed to help. It felt like receiving a really big Appendix without the actual book that goes with it. It's probably more helpful to a teacher.

[M · Rating 5 out of 5]

'The Math Handbook' is a useful source for my child, who has dyslexia, and struggling with mathematics in Grade 3. The book is easy to peruse and has enabled my son to become more confident when tackling problems in mathematics, particularly fractions. Would definitely recommend it!

[Danielle F. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found ''The Math Handbook'' to be very helpful for my son, currently in Grade 3. It is a useful tool to explain new concepts, as the explanations and examples are provided in a clear and comprehensive manner.

[Edie Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great reference for teens and adults with ADHD who want to review math basics.

I liked the format, building new skills upon the previous one. I purchased the ebook for convenience, but the formatting of fractions is off. I'll buy the hardback as well.

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I won this book through Goodreads. Great tips and tricks for all non-math people.

[Emma · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent tool for students, highly recommended.

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent Resource

This is a practical book of mathematics that covers domains such as number bonds, addition and subtraction, maths vocabulary, multiplication and division, rounding, ordinal numbers, place value, fractions, decimals, percentages, time, speed and distance, length, mass and volume, area, perimeter, ratio, averages, algebra and money. Visual methods are included and show colourful, step-by-step approaches for numerical concepts which will support many struggling learners, including those with dyscalculia, dyslexia and ADHD. It is printed in colour and easy to use in combination with a math intervention or just as a very handy reference guide. A huge bonus is that it will increase the student’s confidence in mathematics.