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Reading and Learning Research

Dyslexia: Synergy Between Education and Cognitive Neuroscience

The article “Dyslexia: A New Synergy Between Education and Cognitive Neuroscience” by John D. E. Gabrieli (2009) highlights the transformative potential of combining education and cognitive neuroscience to better understand, predict, and treat developmental dyslexia—a reading disorder affecting 5–17% of children.

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Apr 21, 2025The Edublox Team
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Reading and Learning Research

Matthew Effects in Reading Comprehension

The article “Matthew Effects in Reading Comprehension: Myth or Reality?” by Protopapas et al. (2011) explores whether the Matthew effect—a concept suggesting that "the rich get richer and the poor get poorer" in reading development—applies to reading comprehension in elementary school students.

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Apr 21, 2025The Edublox Team
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Reading and Learning Research

Progress in Reading and Spelling of Dyslexic Children Not Affected by Executive Functioning

A study by Walda et al. (2014) examined whether executive functioning (EF)—a set of mental skills used for planning, attention, and self-regulation—relates to reading and spelling abilities in children with dyslexia and, more importantly, whether EF predicts improvement during a structured remediation program.

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Apr 21, 2025The Edublox Team
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Dyscalculia and Math Difficulties

Understanding Dyscalculia

Dyscalculia is a specific learning disability affecting a person’s ability to understand numbers and perform mathematical operations.

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Apr 21, 2025Sue du Plessis
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Dysgraphia and Writing Problems

Link Between Directionality and Handwriting

Spatial directionality—the awareness of left/right, up/down, and forward/backward in space—is a crucial underpinning of fluent, legible handwriting. When children struggle with directional concepts, several handwriting features can suffer.

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Apr 20, 2025Sue du Plessis
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Teaching Resources

Ellie, the Helpful Elephant – 4th Grade Reading Comprehension Worksheet

Ellie, the Helpful Elephant is a free, printable 4th-grade reading comprehension worksheet of 200 words with questions and answers. Scroll down for the printable.

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Apr 19, 2025Sue du Plessis
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Teaching Resources

What Is Climate Change? – 4th Grade Reading Comprehension Worksheet

Climate Change is a free, printable 4th-grade reading comprehension worksheet of 200 words with questions and answers.

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Apr 19, 2025Sue du Plessis
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All About SpaceX: 4th Grade Reading Comprehension Worksheet

All About SpaceX is a free, printable 4th-grade reading comprehension worksheet of 200 words with questions and answers.

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Apr 19, 2025Sue du Plessis
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How to Identify Handwriting Problems

Identifying handwriting problems can help improve writing skills, especially for students or anyone struggling with legibility, speed, or comfort. Here’s a breakdown of how to identify handwriting issues and what to look for.

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Apr 16, 2025Sue du Plessis
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Dysgraphia and Writing Problems

Why Handwriting Matters in a Digital World

Handwriting matters more than most people realize—for both practical and cognitive reasons. Here's why it still holds value, even in a digital world.

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Apr 16, 2025Sue du Plessis
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Dyslexia and Reading Difficulties

Dyslexia: Signs, Myths, Science and Intervention

Dyslexia is one of the most common learning differences, affecting approximately 10–15% of the global population. Despite its prevalence, it remains widely misunderstood.

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Apr 16, 2025Sue du Plessis
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Dyscalculia and Math Difficulties

Math Anxiety in Children with Dyscalculia

For many children with dyscalculia, their math problems can lead to ingrained anxiety and a fear of numbers that persist well into adulthood.

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Mar 19, 2025Chloe Kater