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Difficulty with the language of mathematics
Trouble identifying the mathematical symbols
May lack ‘number sense, for example a child may not tell how many marbles there are at a first glance, but will have to count them to determine how many there are
May find it hard to position numbers on a number line
Difficulty with measurement
Slow responses to mathematical questions
Difficulty to relate to the value of a number
Children with dyscalculia will find mathematics as puzzling and may easily frustrate themselves as they find other subjects interesting
Difficulty with sequences
Common Features
Dyscalculia is a condition that affects the child’s ability to obtain arithmetical skills. The child may find it difficult to comprehend number concepts, number values and procedures. Children may find it difficult when learning to count and remembering number sequences.
It is evident that about 5% of school children have dyscalculia. Dyscalculia can be measured through screening tests which are computer-based tests. It may also be measured through a dyscalculia assessment, which is a diagnostic assessment. Through this assessment one may identify the numeracy skills the child has failed to obtain from the early stages of the child.
Dyscalculia
Diagnosis
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