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Peer reviewedGonzalez, Juan E. Jimenez; Espinel, Ana Isabel Garcia – Learning Disability Quarterly, 2002
A study was designed to test whether there are differences between Spanish children (ages 7-9) with arithmetic learning disabilities (n=60), garden-variety (G-V) poor performance (n=44), and typical children (n=44) in strategy choice when solving arithmetic word problems. No significant differences were found between children with dyscalculia and…
Descriptors: Dyscalculia, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedShafrir, Uri; Siegel, Linda S. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1994
This study found that 331 Toronto (Ontario, Canada) adolescent and adult subjects with learning disabilities could be grouped into three subtypes: (1) arithmetic disability, (2) reading disability, and (3) reading and arithmetic disabilities. Each group differed significantly from the others on tests of reading, spelling, memory, and other…
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Classification, Cognitive Tests, Disability Identification
Magne, Olof – 1991
This literature review explores the phenomenon of dysmathematics and problems in its definition. Dysmathematics is suggested as a modern term for low achievement in mathematics. This document addresses: (1) concomitant variables associated with dysmathematics; (2) mathematical characteristics of dysmathematicians; (3) diagnosis and prescription…
Descriptors: Dyscalculia, Elementary Education, Error Patterns, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedNaude, H.; Pretorius, E. – Early Child Development and Care, 2002
Describes the symptoms associated with Gerstmann's syndrome, a disorder of cognition, as well as the resulting challenges for educators in planning an education program based on the child's information-processing strengths, taking into account disabilities. Discusses educational implications as well as specific recommendations for children with…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Delivery Systems, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia
