Dyscalculia

//ˌdɪskælˈkjuːli.ə// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A learning disability characterized by significantly below average mathematical ability. countable, uncountable

    "Some educators think requiring students with dyscalculia to study math in high school is a mistake because the dyscalculic students are unlikely to be capable of learning math."

  2. 2
    impaired ability to learn grade-appropriate mathematics wordnet

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"Some educators think requiring students with dyscalculia to study math in high school is a mistake because the dyscalculic students are unlikely to be capable of learning math."

Etymology

From dys- (from Ancient Greek δυσ- (dus-, “bad”)) + calculate (from Latin calculare).

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