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Based on expert observations of children who experience difficulties with maths this book gives a comprehensive overview of dyscalculia, providing a wealth of information and useful guidance for any practitioner. With a wide range of appropriate and proven intervention strategies it guides readers through the cognitive processes that underpin success in mathematics and gives fascinating insights into why individual students struggle with maths. Readers are taken step-by-step through each aspect of the maths curriculum and each section includes:
This fully revised second edition brings the new research findings into the practical realm of the classroom. Reflecting current knowledge, Glynis Hannell gives increased emphasis to the importance of training number sense before teaching formalities, the role of concentration difficulties and the importance of teaching children to use strategic thinking. Recognising that mathematical learning has a neurological basis continues to underpin the text, as this has significant practical implications for the teacher.
Section 1: Introduction to dyscalculia
Section 2: Effective teaching
Section 3: Understanding the number system
12. Order of magnitude of numbers and their relationship with each other
Section 4: Understanding operations
13. Dyscalculia and operations
14. Understanding algorithms
15. Addition
16. Subtraction
17. Multiplication
18. Division
19. Learning number facts
Section 5: Measurement and rational numbers
20. Measurement
21. Rational numbers
Section 6: Teacher resources Parent information sheets Questionnaires
