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The Dyscalculia Toolkit

This collection of 200 teaching activities and 40 games to use with pupils who struggle with maths is based on the author's experience in schools, working with dyslexic, dyspraxic and dyscalculic pupils, but all the suggested strategies are equally suitable for teaching the basics of numberacy to any pupil ages 7 to 14.

The toolkit covers:

Early number work with numbers under 10. Basic calculations with numbers above 10. Place value. Times tables, multiplication and division.

The activities and games provided in this book can be used with individuals, pairs or small groups of pupils, and the CD accompanying the book contains printable and photocopiable resources.

The Dyscalculia Toolkit is suitable both for teachers and teaching assistants with no specialist background in either maths or special educational needs, as well as the experienced professionals looking for resources to share with colleagues and parents.

Overcoming Difficulties with Number
Supporting Dyscalculia and Students who Struggle with Maths

In writing this practical book, Ronit Bird has drawn on her teaching and training experience to create teaching plans for key numeracy topics, aimed at those working with students aged 9-16.

She provides detailed strategies for teaching numeracy skills through a progression of practical activities and visualisation techniques which build the self-esteem of students who need extra help and give them a basic foundation in number. While the plans cover the National Numeracy Strategy, they can also be used in any setting where maths is being taught.

Topics covered include:
• Games and puzzles for learning number components
• Bridging
• Multiplication
• Division
• Reasoning strategies

A bank of accompanying resources, games, activities and Su-Doku puzzles is available on the CD included with this book.

This is an ideal resource for both class teachers and maths subject teachers, and is equally useful for teaching assistants and learning support assistants.

The Dyscalculia Resource Book
Games and Puzzles for ages 7 to 14

Ronit Bird is an experienced teacher with an excellent reputation for helping children to understand maths. This book offers 100 photocopiable games and puzzles to help teach key aspects of numeracy. Carefully designed so that no equipment is needed beyond that found in the average home, these games and puzzles actively encourage practice in using reasoning methods.

Part 1 focuses on addition and subtraction, and Part 2 targets multiplication and division. Grids link each game to a specific numeracy topic, as well as listing the number of players required and equipment needed.

Games and puzzles include:
• Triad Families
• 3-in-a-Line Dominoes
• Key Multiples Bingo
• Component Su Doku Puzzles
• The 6x Table Coin Solitaire

This Resource Book is perfect for teachers, teaching assistants and parents aiming to improve children's basic numeracy. All 100 games and puzzles are also available on the accompanying CD.