Strategies for Students
Here are some suggestions that may help students who struggle with math:
- Be confident! You may feel stuck when you see math symbols, but visual, audio, or kinetic approaches may make it easier. Just try to find the best way that works for you.
- If you encounter any graphic or table illustrations, make full use of them to help your understanding. Even if there are no such graphic elements, you can interpret the question into your own drawings to help you to figure out what is being asked.
- Read out loud and listen carefully. If necessary, ask your teacher to repeat information.
- Play with math models or tool kits.
- Require your teacher to give you an example with materials you are familiar with, or daily-life scenarios that could possibly help you to comprehend the question being asked.
- Use graph paper to keep numbers ordered and to avoid misreading.
- Ask for organized, uncluttered handouts to avoid being overwhelmed.
- Practice makes perfect. Take more time to make flashcards or use mnemonics, acronyms, rhythms, music, or any other means that best fit for you to help memorize and internalize.
- Ask for adaptation in exams (extended time or a relaxed calculator policy).
- Ask for individual tutoring.
Famous People with Dyscalculia
Many people do not know about dyscalculia, and not very many people are diagnosed with the learning disability. Most of the time, people with math problems either try to overcome their difficulties or are given help without ever being diagnosed with dyscalculia. However, having dyscalculia does not prohibit success in life.
The famous scientists Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Edison, and Albert Einstein are all said to have had problems doing math. In a time when there was no concept of dyscalculia, these people worked very hard to overcome their problems, and they succeeded.
In the entertainment industry, actors Henry Franklin Winkler and Mary Tyler Moore and famous actor and singer Cher were all diagnosed with dyscalculia.
Some resources say that Bill Gates, an iconic hero of young talents and the CEO of Microsoft, has dyscalculia. However, this has never been confirmed by Gates himself.
You have your own strengths, so never lose heart! As you can see, one can be extremely successful despite having dyscalculia.
The famous scientists Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Edison, and Albert Einstein are all said to have had problems doing math. In a time when there was no concept of dyscalculia, these people worked very hard to overcome their problems, and they succeeded.
In the entertainment industry, actors Henry Franklin Winkler and Mary Tyler Moore and famous actor and singer Cher were all diagnosed with dyscalculia.
Some resources say that Bill Gates, an iconic hero of young talents and the CEO of Microsoft, has dyscalculia. However, this has never been confirmed by Gates himself.
You have your own strengths, so never lose heart! As you can see, one can be extremely successful despite having dyscalculia.
Helpful Links
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=7127824045&set=vb.15923645340&&theater
Are you struggling with math, even though you study really hard? Maybe you should look at this video to try to pinpoint your problem. It will help you better understand your strengths and weaknesses, so you can make a better study plan for yourself.
http://www.ncld.org/students-disabilities/assistive-technology-education/apps-students-ld-dyscalculia-math-difficulties
This website recommends many good apps, both to help students to practice math in a fun way and to aid students in learning math from a more comprehensible approach. No full version is required.
https://www.facebook.com/dyscalculia
Are you a Facebook fan? Join this dyscalculia group. It contains relevant information, interesting pictures, and videos that can help you learn more about dyscalculia. It is also a place where people share their experience of being or knowing people with dyscalculia.
http://www.ixl.com/promo?partner=google&phrase=display%20audiences%20text%20ads&gclid=CPOy796qwLYCFQWpnQodjVwAkw
This is a very good website that covers all K-12 math skill practices. The problems are fairly basic, and many of them are shown using pictures which visualize the abstract math concepts. Therefore, it is a very good website for students struggling with math.
http://www.lumosity.com
This website requires you to register for an account, but it’s totally free. It contains brain exercises for memory, attention, speed, flexibility, and problem solving skills. For the general symptoms of dyscalculia, constantly doing these exercises can more or less improve your long-term memory, boost your mental math ability, and help you build your problem-solving skills. Have fun!
Are you struggling with math, even though you study really hard? Maybe you should look at this video to try to pinpoint your problem. It will help you better understand your strengths and weaknesses, so you can make a better study plan for yourself.
http://www.ncld.org/students-disabilities/assistive-technology-education/apps-students-ld-dyscalculia-math-difficulties
This website recommends many good apps, both to help students to practice math in a fun way and to aid students in learning math from a more comprehensible approach. No full version is required.
https://www.facebook.com/dyscalculia
Are you a Facebook fan? Join this dyscalculia group. It contains relevant information, interesting pictures, and videos that can help you learn more about dyscalculia. It is also a place where people share their experience of being or knowing people with dyscalculia.
http://www.ixl.com/promo?partner=google&phrase=display%20audiences%20text%20ads&gclid=CPOy796qwLYCFQWpnQodjVwAkw
This is a very good website that covers all K-12 math skill practices. The problems are fairly basic, and many of them are shown using pictures which visualize the abstract math concepts. Therefore, it is a very good website for students struggling with math.
http://www.lumosity.com
This website requires you to register for an account, but it’s totally free. It contains brain exercises for memory, attention, speed, flexibility, and problem solving skills. For the general symptoms of dyscalculia, constantly doing these exercises can more or less improve your long-term memory, boost your mental math ability, and help you build your problem-solving skills. Have fun!
Information for this page was taken from the following websites:
http://www.ldinfo.com/dyscalculia.htm
http://www.k12academics.com/disorders-disabilities/dyscalculia/students-dyscalculia
http://drlindasblog.com/famous-people-with-dyscalculia/
http://www.ldinfo.com/dyscalculia.htm
http://www.k12academics.com/disorders-disabilities/dyscalculia/students-dyscalculia
http://drlindasblog.com/famous-people-with-dyscalculia/