Erin,
I'm the co-founder of the AccessMSOR Working Group that looks at
issues regarding maths and disability, including dyslexia. I know
some of our members are specialists in dealing with maths tuition and
dyslexia so if you would like me to forward on your query email me
offlist ([log in to unmask]).
Thanks,
Emma
On 08/04/2009, Jackson, Erin <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
>
> Hello,
>
> I am looking for advice about providing specialist tuition for students with
> dyslexia who are studying Maths (or a course with elements of Maths).
>
> I have been approached by a student who has been recommended specialist
> tuition, but has very little written work on their course. The student feels
> that they would benefit from a dyslexia specialist maths tutor who could
> perhaps explain mathematical ideas to them in different ways to aid their
> understanding.
>
> My concern is that I do not feel comfortable putting in place subject
> specific support, but I understand that a tutor who helps with structure,
> grammar and spelling (amongst other things) and has no maths knowledge is
> not much use for looking at equations.
>
> What do others do/think?
>
> Also, if there are dyslexia specialist maths tutors out there, how does one
> find them?!
>
> Thanks in advance for responses,
>
>
>
> Erin Jackson
>
> Disability Adviser
> Student Services
> University of Bolton
> Deane Road
> Bolton BL3 5AB
> Tel: 01204 903087
>
> SMS Text: 07799 657035
> www.bolton.ac.uk/disability
> Please don't print off this email unless it's entirely necessary - save the
> planet!
>
> For some dyslexic pupils, however, difficulty with maths may in fact stem
> from problems with the language surrounding mathematical questions rather
> than with number concepts – e.g. their dyslexia may cause them to
> misunderstand the wording of a question.
>
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Emma Jane Rowlett (née Wright)
School of Sociology and Social Policy
University of Nottingham
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www.accessingmaterials.org.uk
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