Do you consider yourself smart but you just can’t seem to master basic math skills? You aren’t alone. In fact, research shows that you might even have a learning obstacle like many other children and adults across the world. Research has shown that they have now developed a theory that if a child or adult suffers from difficulty with the mathematical disability that similar dyslexia.
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Research suggests the existence of a math-related learning difficulty.
So where does the abnormality with math dysfunction? It stems from the part of the brain that supports procedural memory or in other words, this is the part of the memory system that used for skills that don’t require thought. Procedural memory can include things like walking or talking, these are things that we shouldn’t really have to think about. To learn more about this condition, read more in the article.
You may be interested to hear that scientists have developed a theory that those who struggle with arithmetic may actually have a math disability that’s similar to dyslexia.
Laura Lurns · Learning Success expert
Key takeaways
- Scientists have developed a theory that suggests that people who struggle with math may have a condition similar to dyslexia.
- This condition stems from brain abnormalities that relate to procedural memory.
- This condition may share common mechanisms with dyslexia.
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