What is Dyscalculia?
- Monika Calatayud
- Apr 23, 2024
- 1 min read
Mathematics difficulties are best thought of as a continuum, not a distinct category... Dyscalculia falls at one end of the spectrum and will be distinguishable from other maths issues due to the severity of difficulties with number sense, including subitising, symbolic and non-symbolic magnitude comparison, and ordering. British Dyslexia Association (BDA)
It is defined as "a condition that affects the ability to acquire arithmetical skills"(Ronit Bird, 2021); learners may have difficulties understanding simple number concepts or lack an intuitive grasp of numbers.
Dyscalculia is a specific and persistent difficulty and will be unexpected in relation to age, level of education and experience and occurs across all ages and abilities. It affects around 4 million people in the UK - 6% of the population.
It can occur singly but often co-occurs with other specific learning difficulties, mathematics anxiety and medical conditions.
Watch this video by Dr. Daniel Ansari, an expert in Dyscalculia, discussing common symptoms and the specific difficulties that it may cause.
Individuals with Dyscalculia may have difficulties with understanding mathematical concepts, how numbers relate to each other, mental maths, sequencing and all aspects of time and money management.
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