Is there such a thing as 'Math Dyslexia'?

Question

I have never been able to understand math, and i really do try very hard i have outstanding notes and i study,etc. And i have a tendency even after checking my work over and over to miss little things. Also, when I'm doing the class work or the homework i feel confident, because it feels like I'm doing it right, but then, i come to the test and don't do good at all?
is there a possibility I'm somehow dyslexic in math?

Answer 1

Yes. It is called dyscalculia. You can learn more about it at http://www.dyscalculia.org/

Answer 2

Try thinking of maths as a language. It is a way of writing down long-winded explanations concisely and precisely. Because the language is so precise its symbols can be manipulated logically. For example - I'm thinking of a number, a fifth of it is seven, what is the number. X/5 = 7 X = 5 x 7 = 35 Not much difference really in the difficulty of solving it but add a few more steps like - I'm thinking of a number, if I subtract 2 and multiply the result by 3 then square this result the answer is 35 (3(X-2))^2=35 is a lot easier to follow once you learn the language. [By the way, I haven't checked it to see if it has a real solution so don't try solving it] Try turning your maths into english language for a bit and see if it starts to make sense. Because it is such a powerful language real mathematicians often think in it and this means that normal mortals can find them difficult to follow. Good luck

Answer 3

First off, a lot of people can do great in a subject, but completely freeze during a test. It's very common.

Also, there is probably something like number dyslexia, which would be similar to plain ol' dyslexia. Get it checked out. Or you can ask for extra help from your math teacher. If they're not willing to help, or don't have the time, find someone else, or switch classes.

Math just may not be your strong point.

Answer 4

yes there is such a condition dyscalcula i have not clue if i speelled that right. anyway that condition can be either alone or included in or with dyslexia. the real knowledge or study of the area of the brain that sorts out all of this stuff is about as well studied as Jupiter.
in the condition of math dyslexia dyscalcula a person has problems with math yes but also with directions meaning this is how i will get home from this place and this is how i will get to this other place.
there are other symptoms sort of that have to be met in order for someone to have a educational psychologist say they have this .

Answer 5

That doesn't sound like dyslexia. If you can read letters, you should be able to read numbers.

If you do well on your homework, but poorly on tests, you could have test anxiety. Do you dread tests and feel more upset than your peers when you have to take them?

You could also just be not very good at math. People have different strengths; not everyone is good at it. You should still try your best. Get tutoring if you're incapable of passing the class.

Answer 6

I've got the same problem. I can't count any higher than 21. Years and years of school didn't teach me a thing. Have yourself check by learning disability professionals and make your condition known. Hiding it like I did only cripples you in the future. You sound young so I hope you still have time.

Answer 7

I think there is because I am horrble at math. I repeated algebra 4 times. I think I'm doing good and then when I find out the answers I am way off. Crazy huh?

Answer 8

not being good at math isn't the same as having an actual disorder. some folks transpose numbers (like dyslexia, they switch the numbers)--do you do that?

Answer 9

Yes, lol I had it really bad when I was in school. I even had private tutors but nothing worked.

Answer 10

yes