ABSTRACT
Parents can be one of the greatest resources when it comes to supporting learners with dyscalculia or maths learning difficulties, but it can be hard to get them on board, particularly if they have their own anxieties about maths. Many parents feel that they don’t want to get involved in case they confuse their child further, or are afraid that they won’t be able to do the maths themselves and are reluctant for their child to see them struggling as well. There is a lot of maths that learners and parents are doing every day, without really noticing it, and this is a good starting point for developing enthusiasm for maths and taking away some of the fear. Rather than giving homework for a dyscalculic learner to do with their parents who may have their own issues with maths it can be more beneficial to send home games and explorations.
