It is vital to understand the challenges and provide the right support for learners with dyscalculia and specific learning difficulties in mathematics.
The book provides:
Designed for teachers specialising in the assessment and teaching of learners with dyscalculia, and those undertaking courses leading to Approved Teacher Dyscalculia (ATD) and Associate Membership of the British Dyslexia Association (AMBDA), the book is useful to any professional looking for an understanding of this area of specific difficulty.
Introduction
Part I: Dyscalculia and Mathematics Related Difficulties: Setting the Context
Part II: Identification and Assessment of Dyscalculia
6. Screening Procedures
7. Assessment of Memory
8. Assessment of Basic Number Skills
9. Assessment of Cognitive Thinking Style in Mathematics
10. Assessment for Visual Stress
11. Writing an Assessment Report on Mathematics Related Difficulties
Part III: Planning an Intervention for Learners with Mathematics Difficulties
12. Models of Mathematical Development
13. Planning a Programme of Support
14. Multisensory Mathematics Teaching and Lesson Planning
15. Mathematical Vocabulary
16. Developing Number Concept and Mathematical Relationships
17. Deductive, Inductive and Abductive Reasoning
Part IV: Practical Teaching Examples
18. Using Mathematical Models to Develop Relational Understanding
19. Visualisation
20. Problem-solving Approaches
21. Linking Concepts to Everyday Events
Appendices
"Kelly provides up-to-date and accessible information for practitioners supporting children with dyscalculia. A strength of this book is the integration of theory and practice; providing those working with children the knowledge base they need to support children effectively."
- Dr Helen Curran, Bath Spa University
"A comprehensive, engaging and accessible book offering pertinent insights into the nature, identification and assessment of dyscalculia along with practical guidance on effective intervention. Essential reading for any professional who wishes to enhance their knowledge and practice in supporting learners who struggle with mathematics."
- Dr Pamela Moffett, Stranmillis University College
"This long awaited text books clearly explains the complexity of dyscalculia while providing practical guidance and helpful examples of how to support learners in the classroom. Well written, accessible and full of practical ideas, it is an essential text book for anyone interested in supporting learners with SpLD."
- Rhiannon Packer, Cardiff School of Education and Social Policy