Description:
Students with dyscalculia will encounter difficulties with maths and numeracy tasks. Not every student who experiences difficulty with Maths or numeracy will have dyscalculia, but it is helpful to understand the condition and to make an informed decision about whether additional assistance is needed for the student. In this session, the presenter will outline typical indicators of a student who is experiencing dyscalculia; some effective strategies for supporting the student in the classroom; and the session will also highlight specialist organisations and resources that can be accessed for further support.  This session will also be helpful for Education Support Staff who may be working one to one or with small groups.

Standards addressed:

• 1.5.2 Differentiate teaching to meet the specific learning needs of learners across the full range of abilities
• 2.5.2 Literacy and numeracy strategies

Course Length: 1.5 hours

Presenter: Judi Humberstone, Melbourne University