Chapter 1: Understanding Dyscalculia
* Defines dyscalculia as a specific learning disorder that affects the ability to understand and use numbers and mathematics.
* Discusses the different types of dyscalculia, including difficulties with number sense, calculation, and problem-solving.
* Provides examples of real students with dyscalculia who struggle with understanding number concepts, counting objects, and performing arithmetic operations.
Chapter 2: Assessing Dyscalculia
* Describes the different assessments used to diagnose dyscalculia, such as psychological testing and standardized achievement tests.
* Explains the importance of a comprehensive assessment to determine the specific areas of difficulty and strengths.
* Shares an example of a child named Emily who receives an assessment that reveals deficiencies in number sense, number recognition, and calculation.
Chapter 3: Teaching Strategies for Dyscalculia
* Presents a range of teaching strategies designed to address the different difficulties experienced by students with dyscalculia.
* Emphasizes the importance of using concrete materials, multi-sensory approaches, and explicit instruction.
* Provides specific examples of games and activities, such as playing with number blocks to develop number sense and using number lines for counting and estimation.
Chapter 4: Number Sense and Number Concepts
* Explains the importance of understanding number concepts, such as counting, number recognition, and number relationships.
* Offers teaching strategies for developing these concepts, including using number lines, number blocks, and subitizing (recognizing quantities instantly).
* Shares an example of a student named Jake who struggles with subitizing and uses a counting strategy to determine the number of objects in a group.
Chapter 5: Calculation and Number Operations
* Addresses difficulties with calculation and number operations, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
* Presents teaching strategies to support these skills, such as using manipulatives, breaking down problems into smaller steps, and using visual representations.
* Provides an example of a student named Mia who struggles with multiplication and uses multiplication tables and arrays to improve her understanding.
Chapter 6: Problem-Solving and Mathematical Reasoning
* Explains the challenges students with dyscalculia face in solving problems and reasoning mathematically.
* Offers teaching strategies to support problem-solving, such as using visual cues, real-life scenarios, and guided instruction.
* Shares an example of a student named Ryan who struggles with problem-solving and uses a problem-solving tree to break the problem down into smaller steps.
Chapter 7: Technology and Assistive Devices
* Discusses the role of technology and assistive devices in supporting students with dyscalculia.
* Presents different types of assistive devices, such as calculators, number lines, and visual timers.
* Provides an example of a student named Sophia who uses a calculator and a number line to improve her calculation and problem-solving abilities.
