Screening for Dyscalculia within HE

Nigel Beacham, Clare Trott

MSOR Connections · 2005 · 38 citations · 0 references

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his article reports how the Mathematics Learning Support Centre atLoughborough University has developed a first-line computerised screeningtest for dyscalculia in undergraduates. As well as a legal requirement to helpall students who have specific learning difficulties [3], screening for dyscalculiacan also provide learning support tutors with important information which canhelp them tailor support to the individual needs of the dyscalculic student.