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Is your child or a particular student struggling with math on a daily basis? It is not unusual for children or students to be challenged with math homework once in awhile. However, if he experiences problems with numbers or has low math test scores yet does well in other subjects, he could have a math learning disability (LD) called dyscalculia. This LD called dyscalculia is a brain-related condition that makes basic arithmetic and its concepts very hard to learn. The condition may be hereditary, but scientists have not yet discovered any genes specifically related to it. Up to 7% of elementary school students have dyscalculia. Research suggests it's as common as dyslexia -- a reading disorder -- but not as well understood. In fact, kids and parents sometimes call it “math dyslexia,” but this can be confusing because dyscalculia is a completely different condition. Your school or doctor may call it a “mathematics learning disability” or a “math disorder.” This math LD can sometimes be associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) -- up to 60% of people who have ADHD also have a learning disorder like dyscalculia. Dyscalculia, sometimes called math dyslexia, covers a wide range of math difficulties. The symptoms can also change as your child gets older and is expected to think about math in new ways. Here are signs of the math struggles you might see at different ages. From the following 2 lists, if you find that your child or student demonstrates more weaknesses than he does strengths, a math learning disability or dyscalculia may be the issue: Strengths in Mathematics -Correctly sequences numbers, equations and formulas -Correctly performs mental math processes -Accurately conducts math computations -Completes work logically and with minimal errors -Understands math concepts -Appropriately uses both oral and written math terms -Consistently and correctly remembers math facts Weaknesses in Mathematics -Rarely sequences numbers, equations and formulas correctly -Unable to perform mental math processes -Usually conducts math computations inaccurately -Makes many careless errors, often choosing the wrong operation -Has difficulty understanding math concepts -Rarely uses math terms appropriately---both orally and in written work -Unable to accurately recall math facts (though many children today are not committing math facts to memory.) -Unable to do word problems Once you have determined the strengths vs. weaknesses ratio as stated above, consider using one or more of the following top resources to help initiate progress for your child or student with dyscalculia or other related math issues. These links can provide a bridge while waiting to access professional evaluation, services and support for a math LD. BEST 5 Dyscalculia Resources 1. Math Worksheets-from edhelper.com This link provides FREE math printables that include daily math activities, math puzzles and much more. https://www.edhelper.com/math_worksheets.htm 2. Dyscalculia Resource Treasure Collection from tesSpecialNeeds This resource includes a set of activities, flash cards, strategies, revision aids and posters all developed to support pupils with dyscalculia. All resources have a clear layout and include visual support where necessary. Sassoon font is used throughout. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/dyscalculia-resource-treasure-collection-6302884 3. Dyscalculia Worksheets & Other Resources from HelpingWithMath.com Here is included a list of printable math resources that have people with Dyscalculia and/or Dyslexia in mind. This is a good resource for materials to help with learning math facts. https://www.helpingwithmath.com/resources/wor-dyscalculia.htm 4. Dyscalculia Primer and Resource Guide by Dr. Anna J. Wilson Dr. Wilson is an OECD Post-Doctoral Fellow at INSERM U562, Paris, conducting cognitive neuroscience research on the remediation of dyscalculia. The purpose of this primer is to explain the cognitive neuroscience approach to dyscalculia (including the state of research in this area), to answer frequently asked questions, and to point the reader towards further resources on the subject. Further references include some of the major scientific literature in the field, as well as reading suggestions for teachers and parents. http://www.oecd.org/edu/ceri/dyscalculiaprimerandresourceguide.htm 5. 100 Best Resources for Kids Who Struggle With Math by Marianne Sunderland This post includes 100+ resources are books, websites, games, apps, and curricula that teach math in a variety of multi-sensory ways that will provide effective tools for teaching math, especially when a child struggles with math facts and concepts. https://homeschoolingwithdyslexia.com/100-best-resources-struggle-math/ BONUS Tip: For children or students with math and spatial challenges, consider using colored graph paper or Reading Focus Cards (low-tech and digital) to maintain placeholder columns. The following links can provide the needed supports for these materials. Free Grid Paper Pages from Nyla's Crafty Teaching FREE downloadable blackline grid templates that are drawn to scale both for inches and cm. Use them for placeholder support (i.e., column addition, long multiplication and division, etc.) creating symmetry worksheets, bar graphs, reflections (flips), translations (slides), rotations (turns), area and perimeter models and 100 charts. The exact sizes in this set are: .5cm x .5cm grids (for making hundreds charts & multiplication charts) 1cm x 1cm grids, 2cm x cm grids, and 1 in. x 1 in. grids. https://mscraftynyla.blogspot.com/2014/09/free-grid-paper-pages.html Reading Focus Cards (low-tech & digital tools) Use the Reading Focus Cards for placeholder support with long addition, multiplication and division, as well as with algebraic equations and other math applications. Utilizing these physical and digital tools can help increase focus on the needed math operation and improve accuracy with problem solving. http://www.focusandread.com/products Sources What Is Dyscalculia? What Should I Do if My Child Has It? from WebMD.com https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/childhood-adhd/dyscalculia-facts#1 Dyscalculia: What You’re Seeing from Understood.org https://www.understood.org/en/learning-attention-issues/child-learning-disabilities/dyscalculia/dyscalculia-what-youre-seeing Homeschooling With Dyslexia Blog by Marianne Sunderland Marianne Sunderland is the creator of Homeschooling With Dyslexia, a site dedicated to educating and encouraging parents to successfully homeschool their children with dyslexia and related learning disabilities. https://homeschoolingwithdyslexia.com/ For tools & resources to help improve reading & math skills, visit: www.FocusandRead.com Tools for struggling readers of all ages! www.BrennanInnovators.com Info & support for struggling readers 314-892-3897 Image sources: Brennan Innovators, LLC at www.focusandread.com AND Pixabay.com at https://pixabay.com
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Perfect for kids in kindergarten through middle school, these reading comprehension strategies and activities for struggling readers will not disappoint!
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In this blog post: Download a set of decodable readers based on your favorite fairytales and folktales including The Little Red Hen, The Three Little Pigs, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Jack and the Beanstalk, and The Three Billy Goats Gruff. If you’ve been around for a while, you know that one of my favorite […]
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Reader’s theater scripts perfect for supporting Kindergarten learners. These reader’s theaters help Kindergarten students retell their favorite stories and get them excited about reading.
I am so thrilled to team up with one of my favorite people - Amy from Raising Arrows! Last week, Amy told me of her wonderful idea for 'Listening Pages.' I immediately knew it was a project I would love to work on. The concept of these Pages is to keep little ones engaged in the church service on Sunday mornings - from singing to the sermon to prayer. I am hosting the pages for children who are not yet reading, utilizing pictures instead of words. You'll also see a space on the side of the Page where your little one
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Vocabulary instruction is so critical in today’s classroom! A vast vocabulary will help students to become better readers and writers. Vocabulary is also essential to their performance on standardized tests. Helping kids to develop their vocabulary is time that is well spent in a busy classroom. I have developed a routine to teach new vocabulary
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You can create your own overlays by using whole sheets or cutting strips of transparent, colored report covers, dividers or overhead projector film. DIY Color Overlays Step one: Buy a variety of colorful transparent sheets. You can use - color, transparency film color, transparent report covers (plastic) color, transparent dividers (plastic) All of these options can be found at office supply stores. Step two: Everyone is different. Let your students try out the different colors and see which one they like the best. Step three: For some students, keep whole sheets so that students have the option of changing the background color of the entire page of text. Other students might like a thin strip of color, as it can help with tracking from one line to the next. I make them a variety of lengths and widths, and often let students decide for themselves. Note: The strips also make wonderful book marks. Step four (optional): Place a plain sticker on the end of the overlay strip or the bottom of a whole sheet so that students can write their name on it. Students can also pick out a sticker of an image too. Just make sure to keep all stickers on one end of the color overlay strip or the bottom of the overlay page. Step five (optional): For those students that get overwhelmed by to many words on a page, you can place duct tape around the edge of the overlay to block out competing lines of text. At the end of the activity, even if a few of your students don’t find color overlays helpful, they will still have a useful book mark. For more great reading remediation ideas, check out my reading games! You can even get a free sample game!! RELATED: Reading Instruction Enjoy! Cheers, Dr. Erica Warren Dr. Erica Warren is the author, illustrator, and publisher of multisensory educational materials at Good Sensory Learning. She is also the director of Learning to Learn and Learning Specialist Courses. Blog: https://learningspecialistmaterials.blogspot.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/warrenerica1 GSL Blog: https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news Stores: www.GoodSensoryLearning.com/ Courses: http://www.learningspecialistcourses.com/ Newsletter Sign-up: https://app.convertkit.com/landing_pages/694000
I just finished updating my End of Year Pirate Unit. I have done my best to make this an engaging cross- curricular unit. Kids are busy and I can finish up my work. It is a win-win situation!
Do you teach a young reader with the BOB Books? Then you’ve just struck gold! This post is FILLED with tons of FREE BOB Books printables for sets 1-5 and beyond… What are BOB Books? BOB Books were created by Bobby Lynn Maslen and John Maslen. While working in a preschool, Bobby began making the ... Read More about FREE BOB Books Printables for Sets 1 though 5
Learn how to manage one of the biggest challenges of teaching: Six disrespectful students in the same class. Yikes!
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Perfect for kids in kindergarten through middle school, these reading comprehension strategies and activities for struggling readers will not disappoint!
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Struggling to get your boy to read? I've got a huge list of books that both of my boys(now 12 and 14) absolutely loved - and still read! These books engage the reader and help get them to love books!
Free printable Fall mini books and emergent readers for use in your classroom or home from PrimaryGames. Just print, cut and staple to make your very own book!
