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Certificate in Supporting SpLD Learners in Higher Order Mathematical Skills

Course Information

Public Fee

$1,146

DAS Parent's Fee

$1,031.40

Time

21 hours

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About the Course

About the Course

Different types of maths concepts require different cognitive skills. For example, for the 4 basic
operations, learners need to be able to understand numerical values, basic maths symbols and their related keywords. However, higher-order mathematical concepts, such as area and perimeter, angles and higher-level word problems, can be more challenging for SpLD learners because the cognitive skills involved are different. Hence, this course provides participants with the theoretical understanding of the various cognitive skills involved in learning higher-order mathematical concepts and the difficulties that SpLD learners face. Participants will also be provided with practical strategies on how to support SpLD learners in higher-order Mathematics skills.

Target Audience

The target audience can be educators supporting SpLD learners in the Mathematics classroom or
parents who wish to support their children at home.

Learners who may benefit from the strategies shared in the course include:

  • A learner in primary school who struggles with higher-order Math word problems
  • An older learner who has a weak foundation of geometry and measurement concepts such as area and circumference of circles, and algebra.

Learning Outcomes

  • Gain knowledge and skills to move learners beyond basic Mathematical skills
  • Recognise the types of difficulties SpLD learners face with higher-order Mathematical skills
  • Apply strategies to work on higher-order Mathematical skills
  • Design instructional activities for higher-order Mathematical skills

Intake

Run 1 
11 Aug 2026 (9:30am – 12.30pm)Live online learning
14 Aug 2026 (9:30am – 12.30pm)Live online learning
18 Aug 2026 (9:30am – 12.30pm)Live online learning
21 Aug 2026 (9:30am – 12.30pm)Live online learning
25 Aug 2026 (9:30am – 12.30pm)Live online learning
28 Aug 2026 (9:30am – 12.30pm)In-person learning
1 Sep 2026 (9:30am – 12.30pm)In-person learning

Course Delivery

At DAS Academy, most of our courses are delivered through a blended learning approach that combines the best of both worlds—in-person classroom sessions and online live learning. Classroom sessions provide opportunities for rich interaction, collaboration, and hands-on engagement, while online live learning offers flexibility and convenience, allowing learners to learn anywhere.

Assessment

Design a lesson plan and develop a teaching resource, based on a given student profile.

* (Due 20 working days after the last day of the course)
Note: Assessment is compulsory for students taking this module as part of the Specialist Diploma in
Learning Support for SpLD

Certification Awarded

  • A Certificate of Achievement will be awarded to participants who attain at least 75% attendance and successfully pass the assessment.
  • A Certificate of Attendance will be awarded to participants who attain at least 75% attendance but do not wish to undertake the assessment.

About the Lecturer

Hamadatun Yusuf

Lecturer, Lead Educational Therapist, Senior Specialist Teacher & RETA Fellow

Shilpa Madane

Guest Lecturer, Senior Specialist Teacher, RETA Fellow

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