Episode # 17 -Understanding Dyscalculia
In this episode, Laurie and Abbey dive into dyscalculia—what it is, what it isn't, and how it affects individuals.
They walk through common symptoms and signs of dyscalculia, offering practical strategies for coping with the disorder and provide helpful resources and practical strategies, including math skill-building tools like Touch Math, Math Playground, and Prodigy Game. Learn effective problem-solving techniques such as the ORDER and EQUAL mnemonics for tackling math challenges.
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Math Skill-Building Sites:
Math Problem Solving Mnemonic:
ORDER: Observe, Read, Decide, Execute, Relax, Equal
EQUAL: Examine, Question, Use Circles, Answer, Label Equal
PEMDAS: Parenthesis, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction
