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Gerald Carey

All In The Mind -That Does Not Compute: the hidden affliction of dyscalculia - 70 views

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    From the website: "You've heard the common refrain, 'Oh, I'm so bad at maths!' But for up to eight per cent of us, a condition called dyscalculia means numbers are a serious struggle, with serious consequences. Scientists are now revealing its biological basis, and in Australia there's a push for it to be seen as a legitimate and unique disability."
Gerald Carey

The Amazonian tribe that can only count up to five | Science | The Guardian - 31 views

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    Interesting but long article describing the mathematical skills of Amazonian tribes people. Their understanding of maths is very similar to kindergarten and Year 1 students.
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