✅ Dyscalculia Awareness Quiz for Student Professionals
Instructions:
Make sure you have a go at the quiz before checking your answers, if you are going to.
This quiz is for those working or and studying in the learning disability and mental health field at all levels in your career. It is in your own time or not at all. It is also to try help you with studies, exams etc elsewhere. Good luck.
- Choose the correct answer(s) for
each multiple-choice question.
- Some questions may have more than
one correct answer.
- Ideal for classroom, CPD
sessions, or online training.
1. What is Dyscalculia?
A. A type of dyslexia that affects reading
B. A learning difficulty that affects the ability to understand numbers and
math
C. A form of intellectual disability
D. A condition that only affects fine motor skills
✔️ Correct Answer: B
2. Which of the following is a common
sign of dyscalculia in children?
A. Trouble remembering basic math facts
B. Difficulty with time, schedules, and directions
C. Reading letters backward
D. Struggling to understand quantities
✔️ Correct Answers: A, B, D
3. Which strategy is most appropriate
when supporting a student with dyscalculia?
A. Copying long math equations from the board
B. Using manipulatives like blocks and counters
C. Skipping math homework to avoid anxiety
D. Teaching through real-life examples (e.g., money or time)
✔️ Correct Answers: B, D
4. What does the CRA approach stand
for?
A. Concrete, Reflective, Abstract
B. Count, Repeat, Apply
C. Concrete, Representational, Abstract
D. Conceptual, Rational, Application
✔️ Correct Answer: C
5. Which of the following tools can
help a learner with dyscalculia?
A. Number lines
B. Graph paper
C. Flashcards with equations
D. Loud verbal repetition only
✔️ Correct Answers: A, B, C
6. Dyscalculia is often confused with:
A. Dyslexia
B. Low motivation
C. ADHD
D. All of the above
✔️ Correct Answer: D
7. Which accommodations might a
student with dyscalculia benefit from in exams?
A. Extra time
B. No math questions
C. Use of a calculator
D. Access to formulas and number charts
✔️ Correct Answers: A, C, D
8. True or False: Dyscalculia always
occurs alongside low IQ.
A. True
B. False
✔️ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Dyscalculia is a specific learning difficulty and can
affect individuals with average or above-average intelligence.
9. What kind of emotional impact might
dyscalculia have on students?
A. Increased confidence
B. Math anxiety and low self-esteem
C. Frustration and avoidance
D. Excitement about numbers
✔️ Correct Answers: B, C
10. Which of the following is NOT an
evidence-based intervention for dyscalculia?
A. Gamified math learning apps
B. Punishment for incorrect answers
C. Repetition and overlearning
D. Small-step instruction with visual aids
✔️ Correct Answer: B
📝 Optional Bonus
Question:
How might you support a learner in your setting who struggles with number
sense?
(Short answer – encourage reflection and discussion.)
🎓 Scoring Guide (for
training use):
- 9–10 correct: Excellent – strong
understanding
- 7–8 correct: Good – some room for
deeper knowledge
- 5–6 correct: Fair – needs
development
- Below 5: Review recommended
strategies and signs of dyscalculia
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