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Dyscalculia Group 4-054

Dyscalculia Group 4-054. The Dyscalculia Team Moses Tan (18) Samuel Ang (26) Teoh Zhi Xiang (28). Contents. Brief Introduction to Dyscalculia The Situation Objectives Comments from Prelims Timeline Methodology Resources The Website Features Pictures Youtube Videos.

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Dyscalculia Group 4-054

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  1. DyscalculiaGroup 4-054 The Dyscalculia Team Moses Tan (18) Samuel Ang (26) Teoh Zhi Xiang (28)

  2. Contents • Brief Introduction to Dyscalculia • The Situation • Objectives • Comments from Prelims • Timeline • Methodology • Resources • The Website • Features • Pictures • Youtube Videos

  3. Dyscalculia – What it is • A mathematical disorder • “Number Blindness” • Closely related to Dyslexia • Counting Delays • Unable to understand basic Math Concepts • E.g 3+3=6 • Excels in other areas (unlike Dyslexia) • E.g Languages, Art • Short Term Memory • Sequence of Events (Can’t recall)

  4. Situation • “According to UK studies done by Gross-Tsur, Manor and Shalev in 1996, 6.5% are dyscalculic. According to studies done by Lewis, Hitch and Walker in 1994, 1.3% are dyscalculic while 2.3% are dyscalculic AND dyslexic - that means that according to this study 3.6% of the World's population are dyscalculic.” – Dyscalculia Forum • Singapore a fast paced country • Parents very “kiasu” • Some kids don’t do well • Not their fault • Parents fail to see child’s medical problems

  5. Objectives • Raise awareness about Dyscalculia • Through the use of: • Online resources (YouTube Videos, Website) • Offline resources (Brochures) • Help Singaporean parents who are oblivious to the condition • Make recommendations to parents, inform them about such a disability • Let them view our website for background knowledge, before going to see a pediatrician.

  6. Comments from Prelims Q: “Looking back at your Diagnosis... Yeah, so to determine if a person has this disability you need to consult a specialist/professional on this, so have you found a specialist? Because if you have not, I think you really need to do so soon. This is a rather important factor.” What we have done: We have emailed the Dyslexia Association of Singapore 2 times, - 14th May - 17th June There was no response. 10th July? Call

  7. Comments from Prelims Q: “Why do you think that it is important to create awareness on Dyscalculia? You showed that many people do not know of it. But why do you think people need to know about this? Because not knowing and needing to know are two totally different things.” Why there is a need to raise awareness; • Singapore is a very fast-paced country • “Keep up or die” • Protect innocent childrenfrom getting blamed • Some 5% of the population suffers from Dyscalculia

  8. Phase I: Research

  9. Phase II: Execution

  10. Phase III: Spread (Public)

  11. Methodology • ‎1)Autism and Asperger Syndromeby Ana Maria RodriguezLibrary Binding, 128 pagesPublished September 1st 2008 by Twenty-First Century Books (CT)ISBN 0822572915 (ISBN13: 9780822572916)edition language Englishoriginal title Autism and Asperger Syndrome (Twenty-First Century Medical Library)2)Taking Charge of ADHDAuthor: Russell A. Barkley331 Pages Publication Date: August 2000 Size: 7" x 10" Paperback: ISBN 1-57230-560-6 Cat. #0560

  12. Methodology • Professor B. Butterworth • Dyscalculia Screener • Internet Resources/Websites • Dyscalculia.org • Dyscalculia Forum

  13. Resources Available resources online Our resources Boring, information after information Hard copyresources – Brochure Boring, information after information Informative Website Boring, information after information YouTube Interactive video

  14. Resources • We have 3 great resources. They are arranged according to the first to be released. • Website • Interactive YouTube videos • Pamphlets, Brochures

  15. The Website • Website link: Done, constantly being updated • http://dyscalculiainfo.co.cc • Our website serves as a “port” for people: Our website (real picture) -Referred to Dyslexia Association of Singapore -Awareness Raised -Finds out son has dyscalculia -People interested to know more

  16. Why it’s special • One stop website • Scattered Resources • Combined into 1 • Real Life Examples User friendly “Contact Us” Links to articles and Websites Real Life Examples: Better Understanding

  17. Home Page of Website

  18. Tests Page

  19. Resource Page

  20. YouTube Interactive Video • A link of videos • “Choose your Path” • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OizvpcHQVk

  21. YouTube Stop Motion Video • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnfQaS_vFWg&feature=context-cha

  22. Bibliography Content • Studentneeds. CA. (2012). Dyscalculia test to effectively identify dyscalculia traits. Retrieved from http://www.studentneeds.in/dyscalculia-test-to-effectively-identify-dyscalculia-traits • Linda Silbert, L. S. (2011). Dyscalculia Test. Retrieved from http://drlindasblog.com/dyscalculia-test/ • Vaxa International. (n.d.). Treatment for dyscalculia: The way to a normal life. Retrieved from http://www.vaxa.com/learning-disabilities-treamtment-dyscalculia.cfm • Learning Link Technologies. (2011). Dyscalculia treatment - make learning math easy. Retrieved from http://www.learning-aids.com/dyscalculia • Dr. Anna Wilson. (2007/2008). What are the symptoms of dyscalculia?. Retrieved from http://www.aboutdyscalculia.org/symptoms.html • Renee M. Hamilton-Newman. (1988). Causes of dyscalculia & math learning difficulties. Retrieved from http://www.dyscalculia.org/dyscalculia/math-ld-causes • Nick Jones. (2012, July 04). What is dyscalculia? [Online forum comment]. Retrieved from http://www.dyscalculiaforum.com/viewpage.php?page_id=18 • Renee M. Hamilton-Newman. (1988). Mld symptoms. Retrieved from http://www.dyscalculia.org/diagnosis-legal-matters/math-ld-symptoms • Little Bizzy LLC. (2007). Singapore's education system: Rigid, competitive and determined. Retrieved from http://collegetimes.us/singapores-education-system-rigid-competitive-and-determined/ • B D A. (2002). Dyscalculia: Key facts for parents. 1-2. Retrieved from http://www.mathematicalbrain.com/pdf/NFER.pdf • M, D. (n.d.). Math learning difficulties. Retrieved from http://www.dyscalculiatreatment.com/ • B D A. (n.d.). Dyscalculia, dyslexia and maths. Retrieved from http://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/about-dyslexia/schools-colleges-and-universities/dyscalculia.htm • NLCD. (2010, December 09). What is dyscalculia. Retrieved from http://www.ncld.org/ld-basics/ld-aamp-language/ld-aamp-math/what-is-dyscalculia • R N, N. (1988-2012). Diagnosis: Law. Retrieved from http://www.dyscalculia.org/diagnosis-legal-matters • R N, N. (1988-2012). Causes. Retrieved from http://www.dyscalculia.org/dyscalculia/math-ld-causes

  23. Bibliography Images • Newspaper.li. (Designer). (n.d.). Wix. [Web Graphic]. Retrieved from http://www.wiu.edu/coehs/techinsights/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/wixlogo.jpeg • Hubspot Learning Center. (Designer). (n.d.). youtube logo 05. [Web Graphic]. Retrieved from http://learning.hubspot.com/Portals/137828/images/youtube logo 05.png

  24. Thank You!!!

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