Dyscalculia Awareness
What is Dyscalculia?
Many people may experience difficulty with maths. However, when these difficulties persist despite effective learning and teaching and supportive interventions, there may a specific learning difficulty. As yet there is no universally agreed terminology to indicate Dyscalculia. However, East Ayrshire has adopted the following definition:
Dyscalculia may affect a pupil’s ability to:
- Acquire arithmetical skills.
- Understand simple number concepts
- Gain an intuitive grasp of numbers
- Learn number facts and procedures.
- Even if they produce a correct answer or use a correct method, they may do so mechanically and without confidence. (Adapted from DfES, 2001)
Information leaflets to support parents/carers:
iPad Apps for Learners with Dyscalculia Numeracy Difficulties
