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What in the world is dyscalculia?

What in the world is dyscalculia?

by Dr. Honora Wall, Ed.D.

Education Mathematics

Season 4

Homeschool Conventon Highlights

Dr. Wall learned some interesting things at a recent home school convention, and they apply to everyone! In this episode, she discusses how awareness of dyscalculia has changed in the last two years. She also highlights key areas of need that will define her work in the next 12 months. Finally, she gives advice on easy, no-math-worksheet ways to improve mathematical thinking-- even for the lowest-scoring math students!

Prediction and Dyscalculia Support

Why is prediction so important for students with dyscalculia? How can we quickly and easily support predictive skills in math class? Dr. Wall discusses this and more in this episode of What in the World is Dyscalculia.

How do you know if you have dyscalculia?

Dr. Wall discusses a recent epiphany-- she has dyscalculia! Learn why it took her so long to find out, and what she thought about her math abilities. This episode is dedicated to all the adults who never knew there was a reason for their struggles.

Explore or Be Direct?

Dr. Wall discusses her thoughts on exploratory, direct, or other teaching methods.

Executive Function

Dr. Wall discusses executive function: What is it, what can we do about it, what actually helps, and how does it impact dyscalculia? Honora summarizes a 2015 meta analysis article by Diamond & Ling.

Self-advocacy Pros and Cons

Dr. Wall has some issues with self-advocacy. Learn about the pros and cons of self-advocacy in this fiery episode, and learn more about dyscalculia at www.educalclearning.com or www.thedtri.org today.

3 Reasons Why Calculators and Written Work Count

Why should you keep using calculators, multiplication lists, and number lines? Why should you insist on written work? Dr. Wall discusses the justification for these crucial ideas: Evidence of thinking, stronger neural pathways, and a habit of precision and accuracy. Learn more at www.educalclearning.com or www.thedtri.org.

Learning Math by Das & Janzen

Dr. Wall summarizes two domains and four key features of learning math. Learn more at www.educalclearning.com or www.thedtri.org, or read the article "Learning Math" by researchers Das & Janzen (2004). Excellent tips for classroom teachers!

Why is it so hard to get accommodations?

Getting support for dyscalculia shouldn't be so hard.

The Goldilocks Issue and Dyscalculia

Support for dyscalculia: what happens when it's too much, too little, or just not quite right? Learn more at www.thedtri.org or www.educalclearning.com

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