Math, in general, is:
*Cumulative in nature
*Increasingly complex
*Varied : measurements, geometry, data analysis, algebra, rational numbers, etc...

Dyscalculia:
*A math dysfunction
*Not related to motivation, effort, or intelligence...Performance is inconsistent with regard to intelligence
*A processing or perceptual disorder of language and/or visual-spatial areas

Common Characteristics of Dyscalculia:
* Misreading numbers
* Difficulty copying math problems and organizing written work
* Difficulty retaining math vocabulary and concepts
​* Difficulty with counding accurately, time, directions, recalling schedules, and sequences of events
​* Mistakes often occurring with number additions, substitutions, transpositions, omissions, and reversals when writing, reading and recalling numbers
​* Inability to grasp and remember math concepts, rules, formulas, sequence (order of operations), grouping, categorizing, and basic math facts 
​​* May be able to perform math operations one day, but draw a blank the next
* Poor memory

Working Memory: a critical role in mathematical application...
Common struggles:
*Memorization
*Retention & retrieval of math concepts
*Recalling information just heard or seen
*Following directions (Especially when gien multiple steps orally)

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