Welcome to Dyscalculia and Maths Learning Difficulties
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 - Click here to book now
***Please note, upon completion of a successful booking you will receive a confirmation email, if you do not receive this email within 24 hours please contact the office on 01672 512914***
An additional group discount is available throughout the booking period for 3 or more delegates.
Click here to see details about the programme and fees
Click here to download conference flyer
Presenters 2010
click here to see more details
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
Jean Gross – Director, Every Child a Chance TrustPresentation: Learning from Every Child Counts
Dr. Silke Göbel – Lecturer, Dept. of Psychology University of YorkPresentation: Dyslexia and Number - What can we learn from adult brains?
Rose Griffiths – Author, Senior Lecturer in Education, University of LeicesterPrimary breakout session presentation: Helping Primary Children Succeed in Maths
Dr. Dave Hewitt - Senior Lecturer in Mathematics Education, University of BirminghamSecondary 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
DifficultiesPresentation: Recent developments in classroom research into Maths Learning Difficulties and Dyscalculia
Exhibitors 2010
Catch Up is a not-for-profit charity which aims to address the problem of underachievement that has its roots in literacy and numeracy difficulties. Please use the
menus to find out more about us, our interventions and our resources.
Dynamo Maths Dynamo Maths Programme addresses the needs of children who are dyscalculic or struggling with maths. It develops a love for
numbers and supports the thinking process of children. The programme engages the learner using models and images supported by audio and visual stimuli.
Maths Extra Limited was established in 2003 to produce good
quality resources and publish teaching materials for children with SEN and those in mainstream schools.
SEN Marketing are a Special Educational Needs Bookshop
Symphony Learning provides supplemental mathematics interventions for elementary school students. The
Symphony Maths software program helps students develop a solid foundation in number conceptualization and maths operations.
White
space White Space has been supplying software to the education market for over 12 years. Wordshark and Numbershark were originally designed to help those with dyslexia and dyscalculia and are
used widely by students of all abilities.Dyscalculia and Maths Learning Difficulties Forum
We have created a Dyscalculia forum especially for educationalists - schools, further education and higher education. The forum has been created for those interested in discussing and participating in developments concerning Dyscalculia and maths learning difficulties. Please follow the link below to join the forum. In order to keep spammers and undesirables out we will be validating each new account so please be patient whilst we go through this process. Click here to join the forum and then click "apply for membership".Inaugural conference 2009 - Free downloads!
Click here for information about last years speakers and to download their individual presentations.