Dyscalculia
What is Dyscalculia?
Symptoms of dyscalculia usually appear in childhood, but many adults have it and don’t know. There’s also a form of dyscalculia called acquired dyscalculia, which can appear later in life.Â
Dyscalculia is different from dyslexia, but both are learning disorders. People with dyscalculia are also more likely to have other mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder.Â
Symptoms of Dyscalculia
- Understanding the meaning of numbers
- Learning math facts
- Performing calculations
- Applying math to solve problems
- Estimating time
- Counting money
- Making change
- Grasping concepts like “greater than” and “less than”
- Making sense of graphs and charts
How CBA Supports Students with Dyscalculia
At CBA we offer services for students with dyscalculia through classroom learning and one-on-one instruction.
Accommodations & Supports
- Audio Online
- Voice-to-Text Technology
- Access to Reading Specialists
- Multisensory Instruction
- Ability Verbal Responses
- Calculator
- Number sense
- Manipulatives
Individualization is key to supporting our students’ success at CBA. Each child has an Individualized Instructional Plan (IIP) based on her or his strengths and challenges. The student’s learning style is factored into the development of the IIP, as well as her or his cognitive and social skill levels. The IIP is a living document, updated whenever the student’s needs change.
Ultimately, it is the educators who bring the student’s IIP to life. Highly skilled teachers with empathy and understanding of their students’ needs and motivations provide our students with just the right level of support. At the same time, our teachers maintain high academic standards. Maintaining that delicate balance requires sensitive and caring educators.
At CBA, we also individualize the curriculum for each student. Curriculum differentiation allows us to offer a program designed and delivered to address each student at their own level and in their own time. A wide variety of technological tools help us to maintain this personalized academic approach.
Every facet of our program encourages our students to reach their highest potential. For students who want to pursue a career in computer programming or multimedia, our technology labs feature the latest in web and graphic design, computer game design and animation, and networking and programming. If a student has a passion for the arts, our studio classes allow them to indulge and experiment in every discipline – drawing, painting, collage, textiles, ceramics, sculpture, mixed media, and more. And students who want to express themselves through music can start with music appreciation classes and continue on to our instrumental music program. Through all of these programs, we find ways to celebrate individual effort and promote cooperative achievement.
Our commitment to offering a well-rounded education includes the body as well as the mind. At Chesapeake Bay Academy we also understand that afterschool clubs help nurture a student’s sense of self-esteem and develop collaborative skills. Our students are encouraged to participate in our extracurricular programs, no matter their skill level.
From the moment you enter Chesapeake Bay Academy you’ll notice a difference between CBA and traditional school environments. We designed our 50,000-square-foot building to be a state-of-the-art haven for our students to learn and grow. Every aspect of our facility has been thoughtfully designed with our students’ specific needs in mind. From special non-flickering bulbs and oversized windows, to carpeted flooring and sound absorbing acoustical ceiling tile; from top to bottom our classrooms are comfortable and inviting spaces for our exceptional learners.
We invite you to join us for a tour and learn more about our programs, our faculty, our families and our facility. We know that you and your family will feel as comfortable and safe here as we do. It’s all part of the Chesapeake Bay Academy experience.