Specific Learning Difficulties: Numeracy (EDUC90194)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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This subject reviews current theories of learning disabilities in numeracy and their implications for instruction. Relevant diagnostic and instructional models are analysed in terms of their theoretical bases, empirical support and implications for implementation. Contemporary numeracy education programs and practices for use with students who have numeracy disabilities are analysed and evaluated. In addition, strategies for the provision of assistance at the systematic, school and classroom levels are examined.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject you should be able to



  • discuss the cognitive and affective processes involved in learning numeracy
  • understand the developmental trends to acquiring numeracy knowledge
  • discuss the causes of different types of numeracy disabilities
  • discuss and evaluate procedures for diagnosing and reporting numeracy difficulties,
  • discuss the characteristics of successful numeracy instructional programs according to particular numeracy learning disabilities,
  • evaluate the effectiveness of numeracy education programs intended for use with students who have learning difficulties in numeracy and
  • develop and implement education programmes that are supported by current research.

Generic skills

Students should be able to demonstrate:

  • Commitment to professional and academic ethics and excellence.
  • Ability to set personal targets and plan to achieve them.
  • Highly developed independent learning.
  • Ability to read critically and present material concisely and coherently in relevant written and oral presentations.
  • Skills in observation, evaluation and applying their findings to their own personal situations.

Last updated: 10 February 2024