• 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.

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.