By: Abdallah Yassine Sandeep Pannu Basil Elhayek Ali Mahmood Dyscalculia By: Abdallah Yassine Sandeep Pannu Basil Elhayek Ali Mahmood

What is it? A brain-based condition that makes it hard to make sense of numbers and math concepts Some kids with dyscalculia can’t grasp basic number concepts (Don’t believe in order). They work hard to learn and memorize basic number facts (add, subtract, etc) They may know what to do in math class but don’t understand why they’re doing it

Statistics Researchers have concluded that the criteria met for dyslexia is very similar to dyscalculia. Scientists do not really know how many children or adults have this condition, since some researchers use different criteria for counting severe math problems as this one.

Results Yet, an estimated 6 to 7 percent of elementary school children may have dyscalculia. 56 percent of kids with a reading disorder also have poor math achievement. 43 percent of kids with a math disability have poor reading skills.

Strategies to help patients Have more time to take a test. Answer fewer questions on a test. Record lessons and lectures. Use a calculator in class.

Social Impacts Failing repeatedly in math class can lead the patient to assume failure is inevitable in other areas too. Creates low self-esteem can affect the patient’s willingness to make new friends or participate in afterschool activities. He might also avoid playing games and sports that involve math and keeping score.

Accommodations to Learning Received •Create a positive learning environment and stress-free atmosphere •Approach one concept slowly, one step at a time •Explore the student’s best and preferred learning style •Allow students to use learning aids such as computers and calculators •Provide real-life examples and situations

Case Study Tonja, an eleven-years-old girl, has been having issues with math since grade one, when she couldn’t grasp basic concepts such as: adding and subtracting. Whenever she went to school and faced questions in math, her head would start hurting and felt sick to the stomach. Her mother, Rosco says, “My poor daughter… she doesn’t understand the concept of numbers, they make no sense to her.” Tonja’s teacher is very frustrated with her constant failure in math, and appears not to know what more to do for her. The teacher has already allowed her to redo tests and has re-educated her on adding and subtracting several times, but nothing seems to work. Tonja’s problem has created a negative environment for her, for she no longer sits in the same classes as her peers, and her classmates make fun of her for her problem. Though Tonja is an overall academic student, her problem with dyscalculia is holding her back. Her art abilities are unimaginable.

What do you think we should do?

Strategies to Help Tonja Showing visuals, good at art. She’s a visual learner. Use her style. Act as a support system. Tonja might get discouraged from constant failure. Bring her confidence up. K: Knowledge U: Understanding S: Simplicity H: Help

Bibliography Morin, Amanda. "Understanding Dyscalculia." Understood.org. Webby Award Winner, 10 Jan. 2014. Web. 21 Jan. 2016. https://www.understood.org/en/learning-attention-issues/child-learning-disabilities/dyscalculia/understanding-dyscalculia