A surprising brain difference may explain why some kids struggle with math

Why do some children struggle with maths despite practising? Stanford brain study finds a hidden problem-solving difference

A Stanford University study suggests that children with developmental dyscalculia may struggle with mathematics not only because of difficulties with calculations but also because of problems switching between problem-solving strategies. Researchers studied 68 children aged 8 to 10 and identified differences in their ability to select effective methods, adapt to changing difficulty and improve over time. Published in JNeurosci, the findings coul…

A surprising brain difference may explain why some kids struggle with math

Stanford researchers have discovered that children who struggle persistently with math may have underlying differences in how their brains manage problem-solving strategies. Children with developmental dyscalculia were slower to switch strategies, less responsive to changes in difficulty, and less able to improve their approach over time. Distinct patterns of brain activity were linked to these difficulties and could even predict certain math-re…

Brain difference may explain why some kids find math difficult: Study

Stanford researchers have found that children who consistently struggle with mathematics may have underlying differences in the way their brains manage problem-solving strategies. Children with developmental dyscalculia took longer to switch between strategies, were less responsive to changes in difficulty and found it harder to improve their approaches over time, as per the ScienceDaily website.