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Dyscalculia

Dyscalculia. How would we try to help the pupil?. Encourage them Counting in pairs Extracurricular help Help to explain. What can the school do to help?. Resource classes Training the teachers Outside school help Course for the parents Weekend courses. Expectations on teachers.

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Dyscalculia

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  1. Dyscalculia

  2. How would we try to help the pupil? • Encourage them • Counting in pairs • Extracurricular help • Help to explain

  3. What can the school do to help? • Resource classes • Training the teachers • Outside school help • Course for the parents • Weekend courses

  4. Expectations on teachers • Involving parents • Not singling pupils out • Encouraging them • Informing class with pupils approval • Treating them equally in a respective manner • Letting the pupil have the aids they need • Extended time for tests • Building up a trustworthy relationship

  5. Not acceptable – not recognizing the need – not acceptable taking away the aid – not respecting and listening to the pupil – ignoring the needs and help they require

  6. Inform the classmates? • Pros-friend support-reduced bullying-no comparing tests-more understanding • Cons-singled out as “stupid”-possible increased bullying-different treatment

  7. Inform your teachers/classmates? • Yes-better understanding and help – encourage pupil to tell him-/herself (respect) – no talking behind each others backs

  8. Notice • Understand • Respect • Help

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