Intervention programs for children with dyscalculia risk

Programe de intervenție pentru elevii cu risc de discalculie

Intervention programs for children with dyscalculia risk

Fotinica GLIGA
Abstract

This article presents some computer assisted / unassisted models of intervention and av prototype computer program designed for training of children with severe dyscalculia. The
case study reveals the need for complex long-term intervention for these pupils.

Keywords: severe dyscalculia, adapted intervention, Approximate Number System
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DOI: 10.26744/rrttlc.2016.2.1.12

Published on line: 15/03/2016

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