Terrence has always had trouble with basic math skills. He’s embarrassed that for his age he still has trouble counting, adding, and subtracting. When his teacher tries to help he usually just guesses at answers. His teacher is concerned that Terrence is dealing with

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Terrence has always had trouble with basic math skills. He’s embarrassed that for his age he still has trouble counting, adding, and subtracting. When his teacher tries to help he usually just guesses at answers. His teacher is concerned that Terrence is dealing with DYSCALCULIA

Explanation:

  • DYSCALCULIA is difficulty in learning or comprehending arithmetic, such as difficulty in understanding numbers, learning how to manipulate numbers, performing mathematical calculations and learning facts in mathematics.
  • Dyscalculia is a math learning disability that impairs an individual's ability to represent and process numerical magnitude in a typical way.
  • Dyscalculia is sometimes called number dyslexia or math dyslexia.
  • There is no cure for dyscalculia. It's not a phase a child will outgrow.
  • An acquired dyscalculia, the disorder can arise later in life usually after a stroke or injury.
  • Dyscalculia is a learning difference that causes trouble with math. But dyscalculia is not  the same as math anxiety.
  • Math anxiety can make kids question their abilities in math, even if they have strong skills