Dyscalculia · 3rd–5th Grade
Dyscalculia in 3rd-5th Grade
Third through fifth grade brings multiplication, multi-step problems, and fractions all at once. For a child whose number sense is shaky, this is often the stage where math becomes genuinely overwhelming.
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What to look for
What to look for in 3rd through 5th grade
- •Multiplication and division facts that never become automatic
- •Difficulty with multi-step problems and holding procedures in the right order
- •Word problems that are hard to translate into a math operation
- •Real difficulty grasping fractions and decimals and what they represent
- •Reaching correct answers through slow, roundabout methods that don’t scale
- •Growing math anxiety, or describing themselves as “bad at math”
Watch for effort that isn’t paying off — a child working hard in math and still losing ground deserves a closer look.
Why this stage matters
Why this stage matters
In high school, reading volume, timed testing, and college prep raise the demands significantly. Undiagnosed dyslexia can quietly limit a capable student's performance and confidence. An evaluation provides answers — and the documentation often needed for accommodations like extended time on tests and standardized exams.
More than a MAth test
What a dyscalculia evaluation looks at
We look at calculation and reasoning alongside working memory, attention, and language comprehension.
Every evaluation is individualized based on your child’s history, concerns, and profile — never a one-size-fits-all package.
The process
How the evaluation works
Consultation
We discuss concerns, history, and the questions you want answered.
Records review
We review school reports, records, and previous testing.
Testing
Two to three in-person testing sessions, about two hours each.
Interpretation
Dr. Duhning integrates and synthesizes the data.
Report
We meet virtually to review the findings, recommendations, and written report.
Roadmap
You leave knowing what your child needs and what to do next.
Is math getting harder no matter how much they practice?
An evaluation identifies the breakdown and what to do about it.
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