Dynamo Maths – what works! evidence, has been carried out in two stages: – Firstly it is the validation of the NumberSenseMMR™ framework used in Dynamo Maths to confirm correlation of developmental stages and alignment to Dyscalculia definition. – Secondly, the standardisation of Dynamo Assessment using a large sample data of 3465 students across 368 schools. This study has now been extended to USA, South Africa and Europe. 1. Validation of the NumberSenseMMR™ Framework The consistency of the Dynamo Maths framework was conducted independently by the University of Oxford and led by Dr. Ann Dowker (2016). The study used the assessment data collected from 3465 students in 368 schools across England, Wales, Scotland and Europe (English-speaking schools using the UK curriculum). The correlation analysis was carried out on the assessment data that was grouped into Number Meaning, Number Magnitude and Number Relationship components (Visual Numbers, counting through to Multiplication) by…
The NumberSenseMMR™ Framework
The NumberSenseMMR™ Framework
Identifying Developmental Dyscalculia Using the NumberSenseMMR™ Framework The NumberSenseMMR™ framework provides a structure to identify and understand the components of developmental dyscalculia and maths developmental delays. It is symbolised by a tree that measures components of number and their development against three broad stages: Meaning, Magnitude and Relationship. Number Meaning: activation of the Approximate Number System (ANS) to onset the learning and development of the components of the Arabic number system in its declarative, written, quantitative and place value forms. Number Magnitude: the perceptual and reasoning skills to sequence, order, compare and estimate. Number Relationships: applying arithmetic operations to solving number problems. When pupils successfully access the Number Meaning and Number Magnitude components, it gives them the foundation to develop Number Relationships. Identifying Developmental Dyscalculia with Dynamo Maths Developmental dyscalculia is a condition that affects the ability to access the foundational components of Number Meaning and/or Magnitude. These foundational components form the basis…
The overlooked challenge of dyscalculia – An insight for SENCos
The overlooked challenge of dyscalculia…
Dyscalculia, often overshadowed by its more recognised counterpart, dyslexia, deserves our urgent attention. Dyscalculia isn’t just about the occasional difficulty with numbers but a persistent and specific difficulty with arithmetic. In a society heavily reliant on data and numerical literacy, tasks we consider routines, such as giving directions, reading a clock, or following a recipe, can evoke considerable anxiety for those grappling with dyscalculia. The overlooked challenge of dyscalculia – An insight for SENCos Dyscalculia, often overshadowed by its more recognised counterpart, dyslexia, deserves our urgent attention. Dyscalculia isn’t just about the occasional difficulty with numbers but a persistent and specific difficulty with arithmetic. In a society heavily reliant on data and numerical literacy, tasks we consider routines, such as giving directions, reading a clock, or following a recipe, can evoke considerable anxiety for those grappling with dyscalculia. What is dyscalculia? Dyscalculia is a specific and persistent difficulty with arithmetic…