Dyscalculia tools - helpful strategies

Here are some Dyscalculia tools and tips that can really help. Once you understand how a dyscalculia brain works it becomes evident why some simple changes can make a massive difference.

Use Graph Paper

Dyscalculia tools No.1: Graph Paper

This might sound really basic - but sometimes the obvious doesn’t always stare us in the face. Dyscalculia minds can be a bit messy when it comes to laying out their number work - making it easier for their work to stay nice and neat will help create less confusion.

COLOURED pens

Dyscalculia tools No.2: Coloured Pens

Use different coloured pens for different operations - red for +, green for -, blue for ÷ (think you get the picture)  

Use references

Dyscalculia tools No.3: Reference sheet

Use reference sheets for math facts, rules, vocab and sequences that make sense to you. Create them yourself or use generic ones.

Dyscalculia tools No.5: Times Tables & Dividing.

Ensure your child has a solid grasp of their Times Tables & Dividing - they will thank you for the rest of their lives. Learning your multiplication facts doesn’t need to reduce them to tears; with sites like Table Fables, they will laugh, learn & be rewarded with cash and prizes.

Talk through..

Dyscalculia tools No.4: Talking

Talk through math problems so their ears can hear. Say the math processes and reasoning out loud. (Don’t worry - we won’t think your nuts) ;)