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2nd National Conference Dyscalculia & Maths Learning Difficulties 2010

Building on the success of last year, this conference brings together seven leading experts in dyscalculia, maths learning difficulties and the effective teaching of Mathematics. It will give a broad overview of the current state of knowledge of theory and practice in this vital but under-researched field.

Date: 30th June 2010
Venue: The Waldorf Hilton Hotel, London
Fees: £245 + VAT

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Presenters 2010

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Dr. Manuela Piazza - A leading international researcher in the field of numerical cognition based at the Faculty of Cognitive Science at the University of Trento, Italy.
Presentation: Neurocognitive start-up-tools in numerical cognition
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Jean Gross – Director, Every Child a Chance Trust
Presentation: Learning from Every Child Counts

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Dr. Silke Goebel – Lecturer, Dept. of Psychology University of York
Presentation: Dyslexia and Number - What can we learn from adult brains?

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Rose Griffiths – Author, Senior Lecturer in Education, University of Leicester
Primary breakout session presentation: Helping Primary Children Succeed in Maths

Dr. Dave Hewitt - Senior Lecturer in Mathematics Education, University of Birmingham
Secondary breakout session presentation: Stressing commonalties rather than differences in the teaching of Maths

Clare Trott - Mathematics Support Tutor, Mathematics Education Centre at Loughborough University HE/FE breakout session presentation: Supporting Maths and specific learning differences in HE/FE

Dr. Steve Chinn – Author, International speaker and consultant in Maths Learning Difficulties
Presentation: Recent developments in classroom research into Maths Learning Difficulties and Dyscalculia

Dyscalculia and Maths Learning Difficulties Forum

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Inaugural conference 2009 - Free downloads!

Our inaugural conference was held on the 19th June and was seen to be a great success by all concerned with 250 delegates in attendance. The conference brought together Jane Emerson, Dr. Tandi Clausen-May, Prof. Brian Butterworth and Dr. Steve Chinn.

Click here for information about last years speakers and to download their individual presentations.