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Learners with Dyslexia and Dyscalculia benefit from practical, hands on activities to support the teaching of mathematical concepts including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Click the section on the right to access games and practical activities.
Playing maths games:
Encourages number sense, fluency and confidence
It supports memory and provides overlearning opportunities allowing work covered to be reviewed
Increases engagement and motivation
Considers different learning styles
Learners thinking can be observed
Active learning involving strategic thinking
Alternative strategy for learning number facts and times tables
Provides number talk opportunities

Who knew there were so many benefits to playing Snakes and Ladders?