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Understanding Developmental Dyscalculia and its Impact on Math Instruction
This chapter explores the concept of developmental dyscalculia, a specific learning difficulty in mathematics. It discusses the challenges in diagnosing and defining dyscalculia, the co-occurrence with other learning challenges, and the underlying difficulties in encoding facts into long-term memory. The chapter also highlights the need for advocacy, support, and tiered instruction to help students with dyscalculia succeed in math education.