Dyscalculia is a learning disability in math. People with Dyscalculia have trouble with math at many levels. They often struggle with key concepts like bigger vs. smaller. And they can have a hard time doing basic math problems and more abstract math.
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People with dyscalculia can have trouble with math in different ways. Signs may vary from person to person. And they can look different at different ages.
Problems with number sense may show up as early as preschool in some people. In other people, the challenges become clear as math gets more complex in school.
Common signs of dyscalculia include trouble:
Grasping the meaning of quantities or concepts like biggest vs. smallest
Understanding that the numeral 5 is the same as the word five, and that these both mean five items
Remembering math facts in school, like times tables
Counting money or making change
Estimating time
Judging speed or distance
Understanding the logic behind math
Holding numbers in their head while solving problems
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