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Dyslexia and Maths.

This concise text helps the reader to understand why dyslexics find maths difficult and offers practical ideas for supporting them most effectively. It explains which areas of maths dyslexics tend to have particular difficulty with, assesses current teaching philosophies and methods, describes a fra...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Kay, Julie
Otros Autores: Yeo, Dorian
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Hoboken : Taylor and Francis, 2012.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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  • Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Foreword; Authors' Biographies; 1. Overview of Contemporary Mathematics Education in Schools; Background; The special features of mathematics as a subject; A brief account of the most recent changes in maths teaching; An overview of an institutionalised progressive maths teaching approach: The National Strategy; Areas of maths that may be challenging for pupils; 2. Issues for Students with Dyslexic Difficulties; What are the cognitive features associated with dyslexia which can affect maths learning?
  • 3. Dealing with Dyslexia in Mathematics LearningGeneral teaching principles; Effective teaching suggestions; Teaching the number system; Teaching calculation; Word problems; Shape, space and measures; Handling data; 4. Further Help for Dyslexic Learners and Concluding Remarks; Some planning and management suggestions; Help with tests and examinations; An outline of additional resources for further staff development; Concluding comments; References; Index.