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Math and Dyslexia
Math problems are common
in dyslexia. Here are some:
- Math Fact Memory
problems
- Problems with Reversals - numbers and symbols
- Problems with Place Value or Number Sequence
- Problems with Estimation
- Errors with Finger Counting
- Memory Overload with Math Computations
- Word Problem Difficulties
Dyslexic students may be strong at other types of math,
however - often we see students who are quite good at
mathematical reasoning, 3D spatial rotation, and
geometry.
Math multiplication is much easier to learn than
subtraction, and mental math strategies may also be
preferred to deductive strategies that may require a lot
of pencil and paper work.
Dysgraphia is often a big contributor to higher order
math woes. Dyslexic students often prefer keyboarding
their math when they enter Algebra, Trigonometry, and
other advanced courses that require a lot of writing. A
variety of programs exist, but
MathType might be the
most common one available in public schools or at the
University level.
Word problems and math problem instructions may
also present a problem for dyslexic students because of
a tendency to skip words and fill-in by context. Often
students need to systematically examine their errors and
develop strategies for reducing word skips and word
substitutions.
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