5TH NATIONAL CONFERENCE

Dyscalculia and Maths Learning Difficulties

27th June 2013 The Cumberland Hotel, London
(nr Marble Arch)

Keynote Speakers: Dr Daniel Ansari Dr Derek Haylock Dr Ruth Trundley

For all teachers of numeracy and maths, SENCos and Learning Support teachers, LA inclusion and numeracy support teams and Educational Psychologists.

Full Conference details and booking online at: www.dyscalculia-maths-difficulties.org.uk

5th National Conference: Dyscalculia and Maths Learning Difficulties 2013

5th National Conference: Dyscalculia and Maths Learning Difficulties 2013

Keynote Speakers
Dr Daniel Ansari is an Associate
Professor and Canada Research Chair in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience in the Department of Psychology at Western University, Ontario, Canada. Daniel studied Psychology at the University of Sussex, an MSc in Neuroscience at Oxford and his PhD at UCL. Daniels research focuses on gaining a better understanding of how children develop numerical and mathematical competencies. Disorders of the numerate brain: Developmental Dyscalculia & Mathematics Anxiety I will present evidence from both behavioral and brain imaging studies that both developmental dyscalculia and mathematics anxiety disorders are associated with difficulties in basic number processing. I conclude with a discussion of the implications of recent research on developmental dyscalculia and mathematics anxiety for educational diagnosis and remediation.

Conference Programme for 27th June 2013

08.45 Registration, Coffee and Exhibition 09.30 Introduction 09.40 Keynote 1: Dr Daniel Ansari Disorders of the numerate brain: Developmental Dyscalculia & Mathematics Anxiety 10.40 Keynote 2: Dr Derek Haylock Using learners errors and misconceptions 11.10 Coffee break and Exhibition 11.35 Breakout Session 1 1 Multi-sensory, cumulative maths remediation. It works! How & why? 2 Gaps and Misconceptions Tool: Subtraction, fractions and decimals 3 Mathematical anxiety and its effect on learning 4 Developing a sense of Number: The Numicon Approach 5 A multisensory remedial approach to develop numeracy and learning multiplication tables 6 Practical Algebra: Do think predict understand 12.30 Lunch and Exhibition 13.30 Breakout Session 2 1 Dyslexia, Dyscalculia & Mathematics Difficulties Dr Fiona Simmons, Liverpool John Moores University Stefanie Burke, Primary Maths Advisor, Babcock LDP Jo Neudegg, Stanbridge Earls School Dr Daniel Ansari, Western University, Canada Dr Christine Lawson, Independent Consultant Joe Murray, Teaching & Learning Consultant (ATM) Sarah Wedderburn, Unicorn Maths Stefanie Burke, Primary Maths Advisor, Babcock LDP Dr Derek Haylock, Senior Fellow, University of East Anglia Derry Richardson, Professional Development Leader, Numicon Dr Christine Lawson, Independent Consultant Joe Murray, Teaching & Learning Consultant (ATM)

Dr Derek Haylock is an

Education Consultant, Author, and Senior Fellow of the University of East Anglia. Derek is internationally renowned for his writing and research in mathematics education, he has taught mathematics to all ages and established himself as a highly respected specialist in the primary field.

Using learners errors and misconceptions in teaching mathematics I will share examples of how teachers analyse learners mathematical misconceptions, errors and procedural mistakes to inform their teaching. I argue that errors are welcome because they can promote cognitive conflict and deeper understanding. I will also discuss childrens risk-taking in problem-solving.

Dr Ruth Trundley is the Lead

Primary Maths Adviser for Babcock LDP based in Devon. Ruth taught for many years in primary schools in Devon and Canada before joining the advisory service where she has led and developed a variety of research projects and co-authored a number of books.

Missing links: Barriers to understanding early mathematics Making connections is at the heart of mathematics but for some children maths is experienced as discrete, isolated incidents. Starting from early experiences of counting, I will explore missing links and how to support children in developing the links, considering the place of contexts, language, mathematical images and symbols.

Breakout Presenters

2 Gaps and Misconceptions Tool: Subtraction, fractions and decimals 3 Enhancing the mathematical skills of pupils with specific learning difficulties 4 Strategies for detecting and assessing basic number and calculation deficits 5 A multisensory remedial approach to develop numeracy and learning multiplication tables 6 Practical Algebra: Do think predict understand 14.25 Coffee break and Exhibition 14.50 Breakout Session 3 1 Multi-sensory, cumulative maths remediation. It works! How & why? 2 Dyslexia, Dyscalculia & Mathematics Difficulties

Sarah Wedderburn, Unicorn Maths

Stefanie Burke

Dr Tandi Clausen-May

Jill Higginson

Dr Christine Lawson

Joe Murray

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Dr Fiona Simmons, Liverpool John Moores University Mathematical anxiety and its effect on learning Dr Derek Haylock, Senior Fellow, University of East Anglia Developing a sense of Number: Derry Richardson, Professional The Numicon Approach Development Leader, Numicon The case for manipulatives: A Numeracy Toolkit Jill Higginson, Staffordshire CC Shape and Space: Understanding why, Dr Tandi Clausen-May, not just knowing that Independent Consultant

Jo Neudegg

Derry Richardson

Dr Fiona Simmons

Sarah Wedderburn

15.45 Keynote 3: Dr Ruth Trundley Missing links: Barriers to understanding early mathematics 16.30 End of conference

5th National Conference: Dyscalculia and Maths Learning Difficulties 2013 Venue
The Cumberland Hotel is one of Londons premier venues for conferences, meetings and training events, situated by Marble Arch The Cumberland Hotel, Great Cumberland Place, London W1C 1LZ www.guoman.com/TheCumberland
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Date 27th June 2013 Time 8.45am - 4.30pm Fee 260.00 + VAT per delegate
Fees includes refreshments, lunch, pre-conference resources and conference booklet

Special offers Early bird fee: 234 + VAT per delegate (for bookings before 21st December 2012) Group discounts for 3 or more delegates are available throughout the booking period. Please contact the office on: 01672 512914 Booking Full conference details, pen portraits, presentation descriptions and booking online at: www.dyscalculia-maths-difficulties.org.uk
Please note: When making your booking online, all discounts will automatically appear later on in the booking process. Full refunds can only be made if cancellation is made in writing no later than 28 days prior to the event. The organisers reserve the right to modify the programme as necessary.

Feedback from the 2012 conference Thank you for organising such an excellent and challenging conference. It has had a positive impact on my own practice. I really appreciated the combination of theory, research and practical teaching approaches. I found each presentation provided something different that I could take away with me and feed back to my colleagues. It answered a number of questions I had about dyscalculia and maths difficulties. Learning Works provides high quality training, CPD, conferences, publications and consultancy services. For more details please visit: www.learning-works.org.uk
We wish to thank Numicon for their support of this conference.