Sell Back Your Copy
For a $9.53 Gift Card
Trade in
Have one to sell? Sell yours here
Dyscalculia Guidance: Helping Pupils with Specific Learning Difficulties in Maths
 
 
Tell the Publisher!
I'd like to read this book on Kindle

Don't have a Kindle? Get your Kindle here, or download a FREE Kindle Reading App.

Dyscalculia Guidance: Helping Pupils with Specific Learning Difficulties in Maths [Paperback]

Brian Butterworth (Author)


Available from these sellers.


Textbook Student FREE Two-Day Shipping for Students. Learn more

Sell Back Your Copy for $9.53
Whether you buy it used on Amazon for $89.06 or somewhere else, you can sell it back through our Book Trade-In Program at the current price of $9.53.
Used Price$89.06
Trade-in Price$9.53
Price after
Trade-in
$79.53

Book Description

0708711529 978-0708711521 August 31, 2004 1

Based on current knowledge of the condition, Dyscalculia Guidance is an accessible and practical manual for teachers to help them best support pupils with dyscalculia. It offers:

* A detailed definition and description of dyscalculia, to aid understanding of the condition

* Guidelines for helping dyscalculic pupils

* Teaching strategies to help dyscalculics make progress in maths learning

* Specific practical activities for use in the classroom

All this is underpinned by an understanding of the emotional well-being of dyscalculic pupils and advice on possible self-esteem issues.



Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Brian Butterworth is Professor of Cognitive Neuropsychology at University College, London and founding editor of the academic journal "Mathematical Cognition". He is currently working with colleagues on the neuropsychology and the genetics of mathematical abilities. Brian is also the author of the highly acclaimed Mathematical Brain; Dorian Yeo is Maths Director at Emerson House, a specialist centre for children aged 5 to 11 who need extra help with Literacy and Numeracy. Since 1985 she has taught primary school children, specialising in teaching children with specific learning difficulties. Dorian is also the author of Dyslexia and Maths part of the British Dyslexia Association Curriculum Series.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 80 pages
  • Publisher: David Fulton Publishers; 1 edition (August 31, 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0708711529
  • ISBN-13: 978-0708711521
  • Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 8 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,345,333 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews


There are no customer reviews yet.
Video reviews
Video reviews
Amazon now allows customers to upload product video reviews. Use a webcam or video camera to record and upload reviews to Amazon.



Inside This Book (learn more)
First Sentence:
Severe difficulties in learning about numbers and arithmetic (dyscalculia) are probably as widespread as disorders of literacy development (dyslexia). Read the first page
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
dyscalculic pupils, developmental dyscalculics, dyscalculic learners, structured number line, photocopiable template, dot pattern cards, many dyscalculics, complementary addition model, times tables facts, base ten materials, teachers guide pupils, dyscalculic children, teachers ask pupils, paired facts, spinner base, written number system, developmental dyscalculia, whole chocolate bar, base ten blocks, pupils count, teachers help pupils, digit cards, maths sessions, ten counters, six counters
Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Dyscalculia Guidance
New!
Books on Related Topics | Concordance | Text Stats
Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
Search Inside This Book:





Suggested Tags from Similar Products

 (What's this?)
Be the first one to add a relevant tag (keyword that's strongly related to this product).
 

Your tags: Add your first tag
 

Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store

If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store. Learn more

Customer Discussions

This product's forum
Discussion Replies Latest Post
No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
 


Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
Search all Amazon discussions
   
Related forums



So You'd Like to...

Create a guide


Look for Similar Items by Category


Look for Similar Items by Subject