Is there a such thing as math dyslexia?

Question

I have never passed a math class. When I try to add or subtract (simple math) No matter how many times people tell me I cannot remember if I count the number, for instance 5+6, do I start on five and go, five six seven eight nine ten eleven, or six, seven eight nine ten eleven? And I feel so confident doing my work, I understand, and then the next day when we check homework I get every one wrong! I pay attention and take good notes! I am a good story writer and I love it! I remeber things for other classes but cant remember formulas and such! Help please! (I am getting titored by all the tutors get sort of frustrated at me~)

Answer 1

Yes because I have it! It's called discalulia.

Here are some websites that might be helpful:

www.dyscalculia.org

www.dyscalculiainfo.org

Good Luck!!!!

Answer 2

There is not an official conditions called math dyslexia but you are displaying charchterics of someone that is dyslixic or learning disabled.  It is possible and very common for the disablitiy to appear only in one subject area.  One thing you could do is ask your parent to have the school do something called a child study on you.   This is a series of tests done by the special education department at your school that will diagnoise what is going on with your math.  Once someone finds out exactly what is wrong then they will be able to help you more with your math.  If your parents, teachers and tutor know that you have a diagnosed learning problem then they will be more simpathieic and understanding of your needs.  If your parents will not do this for you then you are old enough to file a request with your school yourself.  If this happens though try to get your math teachers support on the child study first because the school will take your parents or a teacher much more seriously then a child.  THis is unfortante though because it appears to me that you really want to learn and if you have posted a question about your problem then there is no way you could be lazy.

Answer 3

try doing your math a different way if you can't remember.  make dots on a page or use analogies like "if tina has four ponies and mike has seven dogs, how many animals is that in all" sometimes just making the numbers ponies (my personal favorite) or something everyday can help.  Diagrams also.

Good luck:)

Answer 4

Yes,

Dyslexic people usually transpose (reverse) numbers and often have a ard time with Math.

I was always very good in english and awful in math because of my dyslexia.

Some people transpose numbers and letters while other dyslexics only transpose one or the other,  It sounds like you are math dyslexic.

Try telling your teachers/tutors your concerns and they can help you with learning techniques.  

You are not stupid you just learn differently when it comes to math,

Good luck

Answer 5

I think what you have is dyscalculia. You may want to go to some sites regarding your problem and learn about some techniques that teachers use with children with your kind of learning disability.

It's good to be able to identify your problem so that your teacher can make the necessary accommodations and adjustments.

You may try some of these techniques: use diagrams, use beads or sticks when adding or subtracting (manipulative learning), use visual aids, seek peer assistance, practice, listening to rhythm and music (the waves and beat somehow affects the part of brain responsible for mathematical skills).

If you're seeking the assistance of a tutor be sure she is aware of your disability so that she can understand you more and she can make math exercises appropriate to your needs.

Answer 6

Either way works, since 5+6 = 6+5.  But yes, there is a form of 'math dyslexia'.  It's not really considered dyslexia as far as I know, but some researchers are starting to notice a kind of 'math autism' in people.  It's not as obvious as typical emotional-based autism, but may be as common.  If you're still having trouble adding at this point in your life, it might be the problem.

Answer 7

It's called dyscalculia and is approved by WHO and is as real as you are breathing - so "happy" is wrong.

You need to get tested before you can say for sure.

You can find tons of information and support from 1700 people like yourself at http://www.dyscalculiaforum.com

Answer 8

Yes it s called dyscalculia