Dyscalculia

1. "Difficulties memorizing rules and procedures are typical of students identified with dyscalculia." (Witzel & Mize, 2018)

2. "According to numerous studies, one of the primary reasons for dyscalculia is related to improper understanding of the mental number line." (Lafay et al., 2017)

3. "Dyscalculia is one of the specific learning disorders which are characterised by impairments in learning and remembering arithmetical facts and in executing calculation procedures." (Monei & Pedro, 2017)

4. Affects approximately 5-10% of the general population

5. "A specific learning disability (SLD) that affects how a child learns arithmetic." (Williams, 2013)

6. "Attentional problems and internalizing and externalizing problems frequently co-occur with dyscalculia." (Auerbach et al., 2008)

7. "Developmental dyscalculia (DD) is a specific learning disability affecting the development of arithmetical skills. In every classroom, there will be approximately one child that suffers from DD." (Kucian et al., 2014)

8. Interventions must be targeted and specific to each student's needs