Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Dyscalculia Test?
It is a free self-reflection tool, not a diagnosis. You rate twenty statements about everyday numbers from Never to Almost Always, across four areas: number sense, calculation and methods, time, direction and measures, and money and everyday life. Your result is one of Few signs so far, Some signs or Many signs, with a short summary for each area and next steps for the UK and the US.
Can this test tell me whether I have dyscalculia?
No. Only a qualified professional can do that, through a full assessment that looks at your history and at how you handle numbers. What the test can do is put your own everyday experiences into a short summary that helps you decide whether asking about an assessment is worth it.
Does Few signs so far mean I do not have dyscalculia?
No. A short self-report check-in can miss things, so a low band does not rule dyscalculia out. It also does not mean that a specific difficulty you have noticed, such as with change or with telling the time, is not real. If one thing troubles you, that is reason enough to ask about it.
Does Many signs mean I am not capable or intelligent?
No. The result says nothing about how capable or intelligent you are. Many signs means your answers describe many of the experiences that people with dyscalculia often report. Dyscalculia is one possible explanation, and math anxiety, gaps in teaching, tiredness, attention or other learning differences can also play a part, which is why a proper assessment is the next step rather than a label.
Who can carry out an assessment for difficulties with math?
In the UK, an educational psychologist can carry one out, and your school, college or university learning-support team or your employer's HR or occupational health team can tell you how it works. In the US, your school's special education team or your college's disability services office can point you to one, or you can find a licensed psychologist who carries out evaluations for learning differences. Ask specifically whether they assess for difficulties with math, because not every service does.