All About Dyscalculia: A Practical Guide for Primary Teachers

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All About Dyscalculia: A Practical Guide for Primary Teachers

Primary and middle schools Teaching of students with different educational needs

Author: Judy Hornigold

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Collection: All About SEND

Language: English

Published by: Routledge

Published on: 18th July 2023

Format: LCP-protected ePub

ISBN: 9781000903362


All About Dyscalculia is an accessible and informative guide for primary school teachers, designed to increase their knowledge and understanding of dyscalculia and provide practical strategies and advice to build the self-esteem and motivation of learners in their care.

The book explores the indicators of dyscalculia, before detailing a range of teaching strategies that will support dyscalculic children and help them to develop their mathematical understanding and resilience. Throughout the book, there is an emphasis on creating an empathetic learning ethos in the classroom and school that will minimise maths anxiety and lead to a more positive outcome for all learners. All About Dyscalculia includes:

What the book includes

  • A comprehensive introduction to dyscalculia and steps to help teachers identify children with dyscalculia in their classrooms.
  • Practical strategies for building specific maths abilities, as well as broader problem-solving skills.
  • Advice for teachers and parents on how to reduce maths anxiety and support the development of maths proficiency in learners.
  • Easy to dip in and out of chapters with worked examples make this book accessible to all teachers and parents.

With suggestions for immediate impact, as well as ideas for more detailed interventions, this practical book will be essential reading for all mainstream primary teachers and SENCOs, as well as a helpful guide to supporting children with dyscalculia at home.

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