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TEACHING STRATEGIES TO HELP WITH
SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS -

TEACHING A CHILD WITH DYSCALCULIA

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Don't expect the child to recite tables or other facts.
Give him/her concrete reference materials wherever possible, e.g. a number square or calculator.
Teach pupils to follow a given method with steps for problem solving.
Provide wall charts/maths dictionaries etc. with maths language definitions.
Put a list of numbers and their spellings on a prompt card.
Make prompt cards with symbols and alternative names.
Provide audio tapes of multiplication tables.
Use headed columns for place value.
Use arrows to explain direction of computation.

Further Information

There is now a piece of software called Dyscalculia Screener which will be available soon in all schools on the C2K system. Click here for 'At a Glance' information.

Touch Maths a multi-sensory approach to maths. Free samples and information available on the website.

Resources

Some number recognition games are available at Priory Woods website.

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