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Dyscalculia Numberphile

Do you know what Dyscalculia Numberphile is? Learn more about it in this video here.

Laura Lurns Last updated June 17, 2017 · 1 min read

The man in the video explains the condition of dyscalculia and how it manifests in the learning environment. He claims that this issue affects between three and six percent of the population and essentially means that the person is deficient in arithmetic skills. Furthermore, those with the condition cannot learn math by normal ways.

The man in the video claims that dyscalculia is a life-long condition that does not go away. Unfortunately, the man believes that those with the condition generally will not be successful with careers that heavily involve the use of numbers. However, he believes that the condition does not prevent them from becoming successful in other realms that do not require acumen with numbers.

Key takeaways

Dyscalculia is a congenital condition that affects 3-6 percent of the population.
Dyscalculia prevents students from learning arithmetic with traditional methods.
This condition is a life-long struggle.

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Laura Lurns · Learning Success expert Writes about the learning brain for parents who want plain answers. Every article is grounded in current neuroscience and classroom practice.

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