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Article: Why Language Has More to Do with Math Than You Think
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| CheshireKat |
Posted on March 10 2011 10:48 PM
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While I was at work today I was perusing Time.com and I found this article related to math and learning that I thought was really interesting. It's not about dyscalculia, per se, but a lot of what they talk about could have direct implications as far as certain deficits acquiring math skills that may contribute to dyscalculia.
The article may also be of particular interest to those who are into signing, since much of the research the article discusses focuses on people who use various forms of sign language.
http://healthland...you-think/
"The hardest arithmetic to master is that which enables us to count our blessings." - Eric Hoffer |
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| justfoundout |
Posted on March 10 2011 11:20 PM
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3/10/11
Thanks for that interesting article, Kat. And, while I have you here, I'll share with you my recent 'change in plans'. Regretfully, I don't see how I can afford to start Uni in Fall, and I may go into a two-year Sign Language Interpreter Program. So, I'm just letting you know. Any 'comfort words' will be appreciated. - jus' |
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| Nissa |
Posted on March 11 2011 03:15 AM
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Jus - It's too bad that you won't get to go to college in the fall, but the Sign Language Interpreter Program sounds really cool. I've always wanted to learn sign language. |
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| CheshireKat |
Posted on March 11 2011 03:42 AM
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Oh Jus, I'm sorry to hear about that change of plans.  I know how much you were looking forward to going to Uni to get your 4-year degree. But I think you will do really fantastically in the sign language interpreter program, should you choose to take that route. It's something you are comfortable with and have experience in, and I bet you would excel there. Not only would you make a great interpreter, but you could also be an inspiration for some of the disabled people you would be interpreting for. You're a shining example of someone who faced adversity via a disability, but was able to work around it and think outside the box to get what you wanted (replacing Algebra with Logic) to attain your goal (completing your 2-year degree).
"The hardest arithmetic to master is that which enables us to count our blessings." - Eric Hoffer |
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| justfoundout |
Posted on March 11 2011 05:59 PM
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3/11/11
Thank you so much, Nissa and Kat, for your kind words. It really does help me get through this. - jus' |
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