Dyscalculia · Middle School
Dyscalculia in Middle School
Middle school math moves quickly into fractions, ratios, and pre-algebra — all of which assume earlier concepts are solid. Students with underlying math difficulties often struggle here despite real effort.
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What to look for
What to look for in middle school
- •Persistent difficulty with fractions, decimals, percentages, and ratios
- •Pre-algebra concepts that don’t click even after reteaching
- •Needing to relearn the same procedures again and again
- •Difficulty estimating whether an answer is even reasonable
- •Strong performance in other subjects alongside consistent math struggles
- •Math anxiety that has grown into avoiding the subject altogether
A widening gap between math and every other subject is one of the clearest signals that something specific is going on.
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
The evaluation distinguishes genuine math learning difficulty from attention, anxiety, and instructional gaps.
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 the one subject that never gets easier?
An evaluation provides answers and a practical plan for school.
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