Mathematics Support for Dyslexic Students

Students with dyslexia are characterised by a “marked inefficiency in their working or short term memory”. This means that they may have problems retaining the meaning of text when reading at speed or fail to recall learned facts. Their written work may be disjointed. Dyslexics may have “inadequate phonological processing skills” which can affect reading, spelling and comprehension. They may have difficulties with motor skills or co-ordination and particular difficulty listening and taking notes simultaneously. Dyslexics can also have visual perceptual problems. This can also affect reading, especially when dealing with large amounts of text….