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Taking the SAT with Dyscalculia: One Student’s Strategy

Dyscalculia affects a students ability to do math, which can make the SAT extra intimidating. One student shares his story of how he overcame the pressure.

Laura Lurns Last updated February 19, 2025 · 1 min read

The SAT is stressful for students as it is, but imagine relying on your scores to get into college when you have dyscalcula?

Dyscalculia causes severe difficulties in seeing numbers and processing mathematics — and math, of course, is a major part of the SAT. This video features a compelling story of a student with dyslexia, and the struggles he faced. For example, some programs and tutors charge thousands of dollars for services, and that just doesn’t work for families on a tight budget.

It’s important to remember that students with dyscalculia can make progress in the right settings. So if you or your child has dyscalculia, don’t despair! SAT scores are just one metric that can be used to track student performance. And there are numerous stories of children with dyscalculia sharing their perspectives, too.

To find out the creative solutions this student’s family came up with, watch the video below!

Key takeaways

Students with dyscalculia share compelling stories about living with the disorder.
It is possible for students with dyscalculia to make progress in the academic setting.
SAT scores are just one metric that can be used to track student performance.

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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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