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Dyscalculia FAQ: The Math Disability Teachers Should Know About

By Jaclyn Borowski — October 7, 2024 4:55
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Dyscalculia is a severe and persistent learning disability in math that affects about 5 to 8 percent of school-age children.

Here, an educator, a researcher, and a student with dyscalculia share their advice and insights for teachers working with students with dyscalculia.

Jaclyn Borowski is the director of photography and videography for Education Week.

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