Overview
A guide for parents, teachers and SENCOs who help dyslexic students who struggle with mathematics. The book recommends strategies that can be used with students of all ages and the illustrations show ways in which to tackle complex concepts. It presents an overview of general difficulties, including assessment techniques and the language of mathematics, and examines specific problems relating to the attainment targets of the National Curriculum: number, algebra, shape, space, measures and handling data.
Synopsis
A guide for parents, teachers and SENCOs who help dyslexic students who struggle with mathematics. The book recommends strategies that can be used with students of all ages and the illustrations show ways in which to tackle complex concepts. It presents an overview of general difficulties, including assessment techniques and the language of mathematics, and examines specific problems relating to the attainment targets of the National Curriculum: number, algebra, shape, space, measures and handling data.
Booknews
A practical guide for parents and teachers who wish to help dyslexic students who have difficulty with math. The author, who is experienced in teaching both language and math to pupils with dyslexia, recommends strategies that can be used with all ages and illustrates ways to tackle complex concepts. She presents an overview of general difficulties, including assessment techniques and the language of mathematics, and examines specific problems related to the attainment targets of the national curriculum. Distributed by Taylor & Francis. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.