Mathematics for Dyslexics

by Stephen J. Chinn (Editor), Richard E. Ashcroft (Editor)

Mathematics for Dyslexics: Including Dyscalculia, 3rd Edition discusses the factors that contribute to the potential difficulties many dyslexic learners may have with mathematics, and suggests ways of addressing these difficulties. The first chapters consider the theoretical background. The later chapters look at practical methods, which may help dyslexic learners. The book is designed to be comprehensive and to help teachers, support assistants, and parents understand the learner and to learn a range of skills and thus develop confidence and competence in working with dyslexic pupils.

Genres: Mathematics

336 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 1993

Reviews

[Niraj Khandwala · Rating 5 out of 5]

A brilliant read for teachers and parents who would be teaching their kids. Lots of methods to teach maths in a simple manner without loosing the key concepts or meaning. Apart from the methods what really stood out from the book are the below quotes :

Margaret Rawson said of teaching English to dyslexics, ‘Teach the language
as it is to the child as he is’. Harry Chasty says, ‘If the child does not learn
the way you teach, then you must teach the way he learns’.

"It is almost certain that the mathematical achievements of pupils diagnosed as
dyslexics will not match their potential. They may be from a wide range of
backgrounds: social, economic, emotional and educational. In many cases, a
child will present with considerable anxieties. The elimination of these anxieties
is an important priority."