Dyscalculia Guidance: Helping Pupils with Specific Learning Difficulties in Maths - Tapa blanda

Based on current knowledge of the condition, Dyscalculia Guidance is an accessible and practical manual for teachers to help them best support pupils with dyscalculia. It offers:

* A detailed definition and description of dyscalculia, to aid understanding of the condition

* Guidelines for helping dyscalculic pupils

* Teaching strategies to help dyscalculics make progress in maths learning

* Specific practical activities for use in the classroom

All this is underpinned by an understanding of the emotional well-being of dyscalculic pupils and advice on possible self-esteem issues.

Brian Butterworth is Professor of Cognitive Neuropsychology at University College, London and founding editor of the academic journal "Mathematical Cognition". He is currently working with colleagues on the neuropsychology and the genetics of mathematical abilities. Brian is also the author of the highly acclaimed Mathematical Brain; Dorian Yeo is Maths Director at Emerson House, a specialist centre for children aged 5 to 11 who need extra help with Literacy and Numeracy. Since 1985 she has taught primary school children, specialising in teaching children with specific learning difficulties. Dorian is also the author of Dyslexia and Maths part of the British Dyslexia Association Curriculum Series.