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Title Dyslexia and mathematics / edited by T.R. Miles and Elaine Miles
Edition Second edition
Published London ; New York : RoutledgeFalmer, 2004

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 MELB  371.9144 Mil/Dam 2004  AVAILABLE
Description x, 164 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Contents 1. Theoretical background / T. R. Miles -- 2. Informal diagnosis and thinking style / S. J. Chinn -- 3. Linking language to action / Mary Kibel -- 4. Reading and writing in mathematics / Elaine Miles -- 5. Difficulties at the secondary stage / Anne Henderson -- 6. The use of structured materials with older pupils / T. R. Miles -- 7. The use of patterns / S. J. Chinn and J. R. Ashcroft -- 8. Steering a way through number facts / S. A. Turner Ellis -- 9. Children's arithmetical difficulties / Ann Dowker -- 10. An overview / Elaine Miles -- App. proof of gypsy multiplication
Summary "In this revised and fully updated 2nd edition, a team of expert contributors draw on their extensive experience to provide a wealth of material based on individual case studies and research evidence, and supported by practical teaching strategies." "The new material includes: discussion of the latest thinking in the field (for instance ideas on dyscalculia), information from a survey of primary school children, guidance on suitable testing material, and innovative contributions on practice."--BOOK JACKET
Notes Previous ed.: 1992
Formerly CIP. Uk
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references: (page [158]) and indexes
Subject Mathematics -- Study and teaching.
Dyslexic children -- Education.
Author Miles, T. R. (Thomas Richard)
Miles, Elaine.
LC no. 2004040844
ISBN 0415318165 alkaline paper
0415318173 paperback
9780415318174 paperback