What is a mathematics learning disability?
A learning disability in mathematics refers to unexpected learning problems after a classroom teacher or other trained professional (e.g., a tutor) has provided the student with appropriate research-based mathematics interventions for a sustained period of time. Appropriate mathematics interventions refer to the use of validated instructional practices and the monitoring of response to the mathematics interventions to determine the effect on mathematics performance. Typically, students with a mathematics disability have difficulty making sufficient progress in mathematics compared to others in their peer group despite the implementation and documentation of validated teaching practices over time. The term dyscalculia, a severe or complete inability to calculate, has been used for many years to refer to a math disability. Today, the terms learning disabilities in mathematics and math disability are more commonly used for individuals who exhibit continued difficulties learning and applyi
