Early Elementary Educator

What is dyscalculia? It's kind of like dyslexia for math. A student with dyscalculia can have normal or even above average intelligence and struggle with math. About 2-5% of students have dyscalculia, so while you may not have a student with dyscalculia in your class every year, you are almost certain to come across a student with this problem. How can you tell if a student has dyscalculia? Look for a student who has extreme difficulty estimating a number of objects. Most students can glance at a small number of objects (5 or fewer) and be able to tell you the number without counting. A student with dyscalculia can look at a group of three objects and will need to count them to tell you the number. This site is one of my favorite go to places for information about dyscalculia. http://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/about-dyslexia/schools-colleges-and-universities/dyscalculia.html