Dyslexia and Mathematics

ISBN-13: 9780415318174 / Angielski / Miękka / 2004 / 176 str.

Tim Miles; Elaine Miles

Opis

A work on dyslexia and mathematics that includes: discussion of the thinking in the field - ideas on dyscalculia; information from a survey of primary school children; guidance on suitable testing material; and, innovative contributions on practice.

Recenzje

'This book, a collection of contributions from six practitioners in the field of teaching dyslexic children of all ages, makes excellent reading for anyone involved in the teaching of mathematics.' - Mathematics in School

Spis treści

1. Theoretical background 2. Individual diagnosis and cognitive style 3. Linking language to action 4. Reading and writing in mathematics 5. Difficulties at the secondary stage 6. The use of structured materials with older pupils 7. The use of patterns 8. Steering a way through number facts 9. Children's arithmetical difficulties 10. An overview.

O autorze

Tim Miles, OBE is Emeritus Professor at the School of Psychology, University of Wales, Bangor.
Elaine Miles is Research Officer at the Dyslexia Unit, University of Wales, Bangor.