The Trouble With MathsChildren with Dyscalculia have problems understanding the meaning of numerals, struggle with sequencing numbers and have difficulties with addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. It is a condition that affects around three to six percent of the population, with effects ranging from moderate to severe. On Friday 5 February, BG will be hosting a day long cross-phase conference focusing on Dyscalculia, presented by Dr Steve Chinn.
Dr Chinn taught for 40 years, before founding and running the Mark College (a school for dyslexic boys) for 19 years. He has written several books based on his classroom research including "The Trouble with Maths" which won the NASEN/TES Book of Teaching and Learning award in 2004.
The course will help in the understanding of all those who have difficulty with maths and how to help them do better. The day will be split into four sessions, each one providing time for reflection and discussion.
• The Barriers to Learning
An outline of many of the factors that hinder learning, including poor memory.
• Thinking Style in Maths
Not all children learn maths in the same way and not all teachers teach maths in the same way. This session looks at a spectrum of thinking styles
• Addition and Subtraction
Teaching the basics. Do students understand them?
• Multiplication & Division
Further examples of how maths can be made more accessible to learners . . . .developmental maths.
For further details, please contact Debbie Reynolds at Bishop Grossesteste University College Lincoln, LN1 3DY, telephone (01522) 583753 or email pde@bishopg.ac.uk.
