Dyscalculia?????????

Question

I've always had a problem with math, and recently I found out about dyscalculia. The symptoms basically describe my math skills. (mix up numbers, count on fingers, bad at times tables, etc., etc., etc.) I told my mom and she was all like: No your too smart, blah blah blah. but why do those symptoms describe me if i dont have it, mom? The school year is about to start for me :[ NO!! If they test me for it, what are they gonna do in the test? is it written or verbal or what?

Thanks!!

Answer 1

Well if you feel that you need the testing please do it.You sound a lot like me. there may be more that just this. it has been a tuft road for me. You should be able to go on line and find out. But do something I'm in my fifties and wish when I was young I had the help.

Answer 2

You sound just like me...Did well in all my other classes, but sucked at math! I wasn't tested for my lack of mathematical ability until college! DO try to convince your mom you need help because I found out after years of suffering and feeling horrible about myself that I have a learning disability in math. When they tested me, it was a series of tests that were verbal, as well as written. Ultimately, you will find out that you have a learning disability or that math is a subject that is super hard  for you and that you need a lot of help. BTW - if you're comfortable, I would talk with your teacher(s) or counselor(s) (depending on your level of schooling) and tell them how you feel. Maybe they can talk to your mother for you.

Answer 3

The test will probably be a mixture of both verbal and "written".  

Answer 4

You can be advanced in other subjects and still have a math learning disablility.  Ask your mom to request testing through the school.