Video

Dyscalculia findings summary: part 1

Learner centred, Foundation education, Adult numeracy, Research, Student voice, Learning differences, Neurodivergent, Dyscalculia, Adult and community education, Literacy and numeracy skills
Published: 6 May 2024

This video is a summary of the school experiences of adults with dyscalculia in Aotearoa New Zealand, presented by researcher Dr Damon Whitten.

16 interviews were conducted as a part of a project investigating adults with Dyscalculia. The participants were asked about their life experiences, learning histories, and the challenges they faced.  

(YouTube, 11:25 mins, 720p).

PROJECT

In the starting blocks: Scoping the experiences, vulnerabilities, and potentials of dyscalculic adult learners in Aotearoa New Zealand

This study investigated the challenges faced by dyscalculic adults in New Zealand and contains recommendations for the Tertiary Sector to help support learners with Dyscalculia.  

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Ako Aotearoa’s
Ako Aotearoa Research and Innovation Agenda (AARIA)

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