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The Dyscalculia and Dyslexia Interest Group
Understanding Maths Phobia
De Montfort University, Tuesday 7th December 2004, 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Introduction
The evening aims to bring together both staff who support Dyslexic and Dyscalculic students and
academics who teach mathematics or statistics to discuss the issues of dealing with students with
a phobia of mathematics. Through facilitated discussions it is hoped that delegates will gain a
better understanding of the problems faced by maths phobic students where their degree
programme requires them to use maths and how best we can provide support.
Programme
6pm Welcome
onwards Coffee and biscuits (and perhaps a little bit of maths to do, but none of you are maths
phobic are you....?)
6.30 - 7.00 Understanding Maths Phobia
Frances Wrig ht and Klaus Heinrich, DeMontfort University
Providing background and stimulating thinking for discussions
7.00 - 8.00 Small discussion groups
Each group will look at a specific issue of understanding maths phobia's and will have a facilitator
who will lead the discussions. There will also be a note taker who will produce a flip chart
summarising the discussion
8.00 - 8.30 Display of the discussion summaries
A buffet supper will be provided
Registration
There is no charge for this event, however it is necessary to register in advance by e-mail to
[log in to unmask] Giving your name, job title and institution
or by using the on-line booking form at
http://www.ltsneng.ac.uk/nef/events/event_apply/index.asp?evid=664
Please book by Friday 26th November 2004. The numbers for this event are limited so please
book early to avoid disappointment.
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