🎙️ New EDU Cafe Podcast Episode: Understanding Dyscalculia in Today’s Classrooms
What if up to 8% of students in your classroom struggle with math, not because they aren’t trying but because of a neurological difference?
In my conversation with Dr. Sandra Elliott, we unpack the often-overlooked learning difference: dyscalculia.
💡 Key takeaways:
- Dyscalculia impacts number sense, calculation, and mathematical reasoning
- It’s as prevalent as dyslexia but far less understood
- Many students go undiagnosed, often labeled as “just not good at math”
- Early screening and explicit, systematic instruction can make a life-changing difference
Perhaps the most important reminder:
👉 Every classroom likely includes students with dyscalculia, whether we recognize it or not.
As educators, leaders, and advocates, we have an opportunity to shift the narrative around math learning and provide the support students truly need.
🎧 Tune in to learn the signs, support students effectively, and rethink math instruction.
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