Identifying, Assessing and Supporting Learners with Dyscalculia (eBook)

Introduction
Part I: Dyscalculia and Mathematics Related Difficulties: Setting the Context
Chapter 1: The Nature of Dyscalculia
Chapter 2: Differences and Similarities between Dyscalculia and other Mathematics Related Difficulties
Chapter 3: The Role of Memory in Learning Mathematics
Chapter 4: Cognitive Processing Difficulties (and Abilities)
Chapter 5: Mathematics Anxiety
Part II: Identification and Assessment of Dyscalculia
Chapter 6: Screening Procedures
Chapter 7: Assessment of Memory
Chapter 8: Assessment of Basic Number Skills
Chapter 9: Assessment of Cognitive Thinking Style in Mathematics
Chapter 10: Assessment for Visual Stress
Chapter 11: Writing an Assessment Report on Mathematics Related Difficulties
Part III: Planning an Intervention for Learners with Mathematics Difficulties
Chapter 12: Models of Mathematical Development
Chapter 13: Planning a Programme of Support
Chapter 14: Multisensory Mathematics Teaching and Lesson Planning
Chapter 15: Mathematical Vocabulary
Chapter 16: Developing Number Concept and Mathematical Relationships
Chapter 17: Deductive, Inductive and Abductive Reasoning
Part IV: Practical Teaching Examples
Chapter 18: Using Mathematical Models to Develop Relational Understanding
Chapter 19: Visualisation
Chapter 20: Problem-solving Approaches
Chapter 21: Linking Concepts to Everyday Events
Appendices
Appendix 1 (a) Digit Span Tasks
Appendix 1 (b) Visual Sequential Memory: Symbols
Appendix 1 (c) Visual-spatial Memory: Grids
Appendix 2: Outline of Programme (and Record Sheet)
Appendix 3 Solution to Algebra Problem (Grid Method)