Pupils with dyscalculia are to receive more support in Saxony in future. The education committee recommends that the state parliament approve a joint motion by the CDU, SPD, BSW, Greens and Left, as announced by several parliamentary groups.
More time and resources for affected pupils
According to the motion, dyscalculia should be recognized as a partial performance weakness, as is already the case with dyslexia. Affected children and young people could then be given more time for tasks, aids and targeted support, for example.
After years of stagnation, the issue is finally moving forward, said Christin Melcher, education policy spokesperson for the Greens, in a statement following the committee meeting. "Our initiative starts with early childhood education, as arithmetic difficulties often become apparent at an early age."
