Dyscalculia Guidance
2004

Dyscalculia Guidance

Helping Pupils with Specific Learning Difficulties in Maths

by Brian Butterworth

David Fulton Publishers
01 Overview

Dyscalculia Guidance: Helping Pupils with Specific Learning Difficulties in Maths is a practical and accessible guide for educators supporting learners who struggle with mathematics.

Written by leading cognitive neuroscientist Brian Butterworth and experienced mathematics educator David Yeo, this book bridges the gap between scientific understanding and classroom practice.

The authors explain the nature of dyscalculia and other mathematical learning difficulties, offering clear guidance on how to identify affected pupils and implement effective teaching strategies. The book focuses on helping learners build a stronger understanding of numbers by developing core numerical skills and confidence.

Designed for use in real educational settings, this guide provides structured approaches, practical interventions, and classroom-ready techniques to support pupils in overcoming challenges with mathematics.

03 Details
Title
Dyscalculia Guidance
Author
Brian Butterworth
Publisher
David Fulton Publishers
Published
2004
ISBN
9780708711521
Subjects
Education, Special Educational Needs, Mathematics
04 Key Themes
01

• What dyscalculia is and how it differs from general maths difficulties

02

• How to identify pupils with specific learning difficulties in mathematics

03

• The role of number sense in mathematical development

04

• Teaching strategies to support numeracy skills

05

• Classroom interventions and structured learning approaches

06

• Building confidence and engagement in learners

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