Dyscalculia

This webinar will look at the reasons why so many children struggle with maths, including dyscalculia and maths anxiety. It will cover:

• Indicators of dyscalculia.
• Current screening tools to identify dyscalculia.
• Strategies to support children with dyscalculia including techniques such as visualisation and bar modelling.
• How to get the most out of concrete manipulatives.
• Practical strategies that practitioners will be able to implement straight away in their teaching.

The training will refer to research in this area, from practitioners and researchers including Prof. Steve Chinn, Prof. Brian Butterworth and Prof. Jo Boaler.

About the Presenter

Judy Hornigold is an educational consultant specialising in Maths and learners with dyscalculia and dyslexia. Her teaching career started in primary schools before she moved into teaching children with special needs. Judy delivers key notes, workshops and training in Dyslexia, Dyscalculia and Maths Mastery across the world, including New Zealand, Australia and Dubai.

Judy has been involved in curriculum development for the past 10 years including:

• Series editor- Maths-No Problem! Textbook series
• Author and Trainer for Maths-No Problem! Training and teaching in International settings
• Senior Lecturer in Inclusion at Edgehill University
• Trainer and author for the British Dyslexia Association
• Co-founder of the Dyscalculia Association

Her publications include:

• Help! My Child Has Dyslexia (LDA), 2011.
• Dyscalculia Lesson Plans Books 1 and 2 (TTS) 2014
• Dyscalculia Pocketbooks (Teachers’ Pocketbooks) 2015
• Making Maths Visual and Tactile (SEN Books) 2016
• Understanding Maths Difficulties (OUP) 2017
• Can I tell you about Dyscalculia? (JKP) 2020
• Awesome Activities for Kids with Numeracy Difficulties: Publication 2021
• Strategies for those who learn differently: GCSE Maths Publication 2021

How to register:

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Workshop link

Please note this workshop will be delivered online through the platform Zoom.

You will receive the Zoom workshop link via email on the morning of Monday, 18 March 2024.

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Important Notes

1. Member rate; must be logged in with credentials to receive discount.
2. Payment is required at the time of booking to confirm your registration and is non-refundable.
3. If you are unable to attend, you may:
3.a. Opt for a Credit Note for a future course. 14 days notice is required.
3.b. Transfer your ticket to another person. 7 days notice required.
4. Non-attendance on the night will incur the full registration fee.
5. Speld Qld reserves the right to cancel or reschedule an event if minimum numbers (as determined by us) are not met, or if the presenter is unable to attend. You may choose to transfer to the new event, send another attendee in your place or receive a refund.