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DyscalculiaAffects a persons ability tounderstand numbers and learn mathfacts.Individuals with this type of Learning Disability mayalso have poor comprehension of math symbols,may struggle with memorizing and organizingnumbers, have difficulty telling time, or have troublewith counting.

Signs and SymptomsShows difficulty understanding concepts ofplace value, and quantity, number lines, positiveand negative value, carrying and borrowingHas difficulty understanding and doing word problemsHas difficulty sequencing information or eventsExhibits difficulty using steps involved in math operationsShows difficulty understanding fractionsIs challenged making change and handling moneyDisplays difficulty recognizing patterns when adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividingHas difficulty putting language to math processesHas difficulty understanding concepts related to time such as days, weeks, months, seasons, quarters, etc.Exhibits difficulty organizing problems on the page, keeping numbers lined up, following through on longdivision problems

StrategiesAllow use of fingers and scratch paperUse diagrams and draw math conceptsProvide peer assistanceSuggest use of graph paperSuggest use of colored pencils to differentiate problemsWork with manipulativesDraw pictures of word problemsUse mnemonic devices to learn steps of a math conceptUse rhythm and music to teach math facts and to set steps to a beatSchedule computer time for the student for drill and practice

Excerpted from the LDA of California and UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute Q.U.I.L.T.S. Calendar 2001-2002

DyscalculiaAffects a persons ability to understand numbers and learn math facts.Signs and SymptomsStrategies