Volume 59, Issue 332, August 2023

Dyslexia: Meaning, evolving concepts and its current practices in school-level mathematics in the Nepalese context

Rajendra Kunwar^1♦, Jagat Krishna Pokhrel¹, Hari Prasad Sapkota²

¹Tribhuvan University, Sanothimi Campus, Bhaktapur, Nepal
²Tribhuvan University, Mahendra Ratna Multiple Campus, Ilam, Nepal

^♦Corresponding author
Tribhuvan University, Sanothimi Campus, Bhaktapur, Nepal

ABSTRACT

Dyslexia is a neurodevelopmental disorder that impairs an individual's capacity to read, write and spell with precision and fluency. This is a common learning disability that can have a significant impact on a person's academic performance, especially in math. This paper explores the meaning, definition and evolving concept of dyslexia and its current practice in school mathematics in Nepali. This article reviews the existing literature on dyslexia, including its definition and prevalence and highlights the challenges faced by dyslexic students when learning mathematics. This article also looks at the current mathematical practices and strategies used by Nepalese schools to support dyslexic students. In addition, the article makes suggestions for improving support for dyslexic students in mathematics.

Keywords: Dyslexia, evolving concepts, learning disability, school-level mathematics

Discovery, 2023, 59, e96d1298

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Published: 1 August 2023