Specific Learning difficulties Pepperell et al (2009)

Specific Learning difficulties Pepperell et al (2009)

1. Dowker (2004) Difficulties in all maths rare

2. Fall behind and have gaps in understanding

   • Due to social advantage

3. Accurate assessment to identify gaps

   • Test analysis
     • Working with small grouos
   • Foundation phase profile
     • Outcomes 1-6
   • Track back and address gaps

4. Pattern and reasoning strategies minimise memory demands

   • Helps build a network of connected facts
   • Teach in different modes of learning e.g. Connections model

5. Inclusive teaching approach

   • Visualisation
   • Concrete materials to explain concepts
   • Make links between facts
   • Challenge MAT

6. Pedagogies

   • Interest based problems
     • Tomlinson (2013) Achieve better when it interests them
   • Cube with different tasks
     • Work together to complete a task
   • Open ended questions
     • Encourages talk
   • Davies (1995) Maths games make children motivated