Dyscalculia at School & College
A learner can be intelligent, creative and capable while finding numbers unusually difficult to process. Dyscalculia may affect number sense, arithmetic facts, sequencing, time, measurement, mathematical symbols and the ability to hold several numerical steps in mind at once.
This standalone guide looks beyond the phrase “bad at maths” and explores what dyscalculia can actually look like in school and college. It covers classroom signs, the emotional impact of repeated difficulty, maths anxiety, teaching approaches, homework, calculators, assistive technology, assessments, vocational learning and reasonable adjustments.
The resource also considers confidence. Learners who have spent years being hurried, corrected or compared with others may begin to avoid numerical tasks before they have even started. Support needs to reduce the practical barrier while also creating enough safety for the learner to try again.
The full guide includes a practical learner-plan framework that can help identify what is difficult, what happens during the task, what makes it harder and which strategies genuinely help.
Download the full Dyscalculia at School & College guide for detailed support and practical ideas.
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