https://padlet.com/kluistro/97eu6xy9zooe en-us 2017-10-16 04:39:44 UTC 2025-10-09 20:47:27 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Apple.png kluistro https://padlet.com/kluistro/97eu6xy9zooe/wish/197215990 Dylan is an energetic, 9-year-old boy who loves to color and has an obsession with race cars at the moment.
The subject that Dylan has the most difficulty in is math. Whenever he is presented with numbers he tends to get very anxious, and shuts down whenever he doesn't understand a word problem/equation or doesn't answer them correctly. 
Ever since he was in Kindergarten he has had problems in counting, recognizing and writing numbers, sorting things into groups, and making a connection between the word for a number and quantity it represents. He was just diagnosed with Dyscalculia last year. ]]> 2017-10-16 05:11:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kluistro/97eu6xy9zooe/wish/197215990 kluistro https://padlet.com/kluistro/97eu6xy9zooe/wish/197216093 Dyscalculia is a specific learning disability that affect a child's ability to understand, learn, and perform math and number-based operations. Individuals with this disability may have a poor comprehension of math symbols, struggle with memorizing and organizing numbers, have difficulty telling time, or trouble with counting. 
Dyscalculia can also affect a child beyond school and hinder their day-to-day activities like playing board games, making correct change, and even their motor skills. 
Though there is no "cure" for Dyscalculia, there are at-home and educational strategies that can help a child with this learning disability. ]]> 2017-10-16 05:12:00 UTC https://padlet.com/kluistro/97eu6xy9zooe/wish/197216093 kluistro https://padlet.com/kluistro/97eu6xy9zooe/wish/197216241

Having difficulty in recognizing numbers

Having difficulty/ lose track in counting numbers

Struggling to connect numerical symbols with words (number sense: five=5) 

Having difficulty in grouping or recognizing patterns

Cannot grasp the concepts behind word problems

Struggling to process visual-spatial ideas (ex: graphs, charts)

Struggling with math homework assignments or tests

Difficulty in reading

Difficulty in paying attention

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Having trouble remembering phone numbers, zip codes, or game scores

Having trouble telling time or estimating how long something will take

Poor motor skills (ex: messy writing)

Having trouble with measurement, length, or distance

Struggling remembering directions

Having trouble with money (ex: calculating change)

Getting frustrated with games that require consistent scoring, number strategies, or involving counting.

Having difficulty telling left from right

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Let the student talk about how they solved the problems

Use manipulatives (ex: coins, base ten sticks, blocks)

Use graph paper to help line up numbers and problems

Let the student draw sketches or charts that show how they solved the problems 

Create separate worksheets for word problems and number problems/ break down worksheets into sections

Let them use a multiplication chart/ match facts chart 

Let them use a calculator if they are not being tested on computation

Give more space to write down problems and solutions

Allow extra time on tests 

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Explore multisensory techniques for teaching math at home

Look for apps, games, or software that can get your kid interested and more comfortable in math

Play board games with your child to help build up their math skills

Advocate for your child and talk to their school about ways that your child can be accommodated in the classroom

Boost your child's self-esteem 

Break up homework assignments into small chunks, so that the work isn't so overwhelming for your child

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Understood.org is a great website that goes in depth in what Dyscalculia is. This site also has information for parents and educators on how to help a child with this learning disability. 

Dyscalculia.org gives great resources for people either working with or have Dyscalculia. This website has books on this learning disability, links to stories about people with Dyscalculia, and a list of math game websites that people can use. 

Childmind.org is a website that focuses on many learning and development disorders. With Dyscalculia the website shares ways you can spot a child with this learning disability and also gives tips on how to support them. 

Dyslexiaadvantage.org is an organization that fosters positive identity, community, and strength for dyslexic adults and children. The website links articles pertaining to Dyscalculia, which focuses on how to test someone for the learning disability or ways to help them. 

]]> 2017-10-17 01:57:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kluistro/97eu6xy9zooe/wish/197622552 kluistro https://padlet.com/kluistro/97eu6xy9zooe/wish/197635521 Here are the differences between these two learning disabilities. ]]> 2017-10-17 03:33:00 UTC https://padlet.com/kluistro/97eu6xy9zooe/wish/197635521