Dyscalculia Test

1. When solving word problems, I forget key numbers by the time I reach the calculation.

2. I find it difficult to judge which fraction or percentage is larger (for example, 1/4 vs 1/3) without calculating.

3. I find it difficult to quickly estimate simple totals (for example, about how much 48 + 52 should be) without doing exact calculation.

4. I find it difficult to estimate how many items are in a group without counting one-by-one.

5. I lose track of the steps when doing a multi-step calculation in my head (e.g., 47 + 28 − 15).

6. Reading an analog clock quickly and accurately is hard for me.

7. I struggle to keep track of place value during calculations (ones/tens/hundreds).

8. Counting backward (for example, from 100 down to 0) is noticeably harder for me than counting forward.

9. When I calculate percentages (like discounts or tips), I get lost in the steps.

10. I often need to count on my fingers or use objects to keep track of small quantities (like 6 or 7).

11. I make mistakes when entering or reading numbers in real-life tasks (for example, phone numbers, addresses, amounts).

12. I often need a calculator for everyday calculations that most people do in their head.

13. Even simple mental math takes a lot of effort for me.

14. I find it difficult to do two-digit subtraction in my head without writing it down (e.g., 63 − 27).

15. Comparing quantities (for example, which is more/less, bigger/smaller) can take me longer than it should.

16. Rounding numbers (for example, rounding 367 to the nearest hundred) is confusing for me.

17. I make “careless” arithmetic mistakes even when I understand what to do.

18. When comparing two multi-digit numbers, I sometimes focus on the wrong digit (e.g., deciding 3,912 is larger than 4,105 because 9 is larger than 1).

19. I rely on counting (on fingers or in my head) for calculations other people do automatically.

20. I often forget the numbers I am carrying/borrowing before I finish the problem.

21. I have difficulty keeping track of a budget or monitoring my account balance.

22. I avoid tasks that involve numbers because they make me anxious or overwhelmed.

23. I have trouble estimating quantities (for example, how many items I need or how much something weighs).

24. I struggle to remember basic math facts (like 7×8 or 9+6) quickly and accurately.

25. I know how to do a math procedure, but my working memory “drops” a number and I get the wrong result.

26. I often mix up place value (e.g., confusing tens and hundreds when reading or writing numbers).

27. I find it hard to keep intermediate results in mind (e.g., the subtotal while continuing a calculation).

28. I often lose track of time because estimating how long tasks will take is difficult for me.

29. I get confused when reading schedules, timetables, or calendars with multiple times and dates.

30. When I see a number line, I struggle to estimate where a number should go (for example, placing 70 on a 0–100 line).

31. Planning travel time (including transfers or different time zones) is especially challenging for me.

32. I often write down calculations because I can’t hold the steps in mind long enough to finish.

33. I get confused comparing prices (for example, deciding which size is the better deal).

34. I struggle to figure out tips, percentages, or discounts without help.

35. I need more time than others to complete arithmetic worksheets or timed calculation tasks.

36. I struggle to quickly estimate which of two products is larger (for example, 9×8 vs 7×12) without working it out.

37. I find it difficult to estimate distances or decide how far something is.

38. I frequently arrive early or late because I misjudge how much time I have before an appointment.

39. I often read numbers incorrectly (for example, reading 1,402 as 1,042).

40. When I try to do calculations in my head, I have to restart because I forgot where I was.

41. I struggle to understand that numbers can represent the same quantity in different forms (e.g., 0.5, 1/2, 50%).

42. Numbers do not feel like they have an intuitive size to me (e.g., 300 vs 3,000).

43. It is hard for me to tell whether an answer is reasonable (for example, whether 2 + 3 could be 50).

44. I avoid paying with cash because handling coins and bills accurately is stressful.

45. I often confuse the direction of magnitude (for example, thinking 0.8 is smaller than 0.35 because 8 is less than 35).

46. I mix up the operation I’m supposed to use (add/subtract/multiply/divide) while solving a problem.

47. I have difficulty estimating quantities (for example, guessing about how many people are in a room).

48. Following recipes is hard for me because of measuring, fractions, or adjusting serving sizes.

49. If I try to calculate while someone is talking or there is background noise, I quickly lose the numbers.

50. I often lose track of how big a number is when it is written with zeros (e.g., 10,000 vs 1,000).

51. I have trouble doing mental math when I’m under time pressure.

52. I have trouble quickly naming the next or previous number in a sequence (for example, what comes before 700 or after 999).

53. I often mix up digits (for example, reading 48 as 84) when dealing with everyday numbers.

54. When I try to estimate or round numbers to make mental math easier, I get confused and revert to slower methods.

55. I confuse where to place numbers when following procedures (like long division or multi-digit multiplication).

56. I struggle to count back change or check whether the change I received is correct.

57. I forget partial totals when adding several numbers (e.g., adding multiple prices).

58. When I look at two decimals, I often cannot tell which is larger without careful step-by-step thinking.

59. If someone says a number aloud, I sometimes have trouble writing it correctly (especially with hundreds or thousands).

60. I struggle to quickly say which is closer to 100: 92 or 109.

61. I find it hard to estimate the total cost of items while shopping (including discounts or tax).

62. I have trouble understanding that moving a digit one place changes the value by a factor of ten (e.g., 5 vs 50 vs 500).

63. I often struggle to tell which of two numbers is larger (for example, 47 vs 74) without stopping to think.

64. I often confuse measurement units (for example, teaspoons vs tablespoons, inches vs centimeters).

65. I forget the rule or step sequence partway through a method I just learned (e.g., how to solve for x, how to find a percentage).

66. I double-check simple calculations because I don’t trust my first answer.

67. I often forget whether I already added/subtracted a number when working through a list of calculations.

68. I have trouble understanding what the digits in a multi-digit number represent (ones, tens, hundreds).

69. At work or school, I need extra time or support for routine tasks that involve numbers (totals, counts, forms).

70. I find it hard to quickly judge which of two amounts is greater (for example, which pile has more items) without counting.

71. When splitting a bill or dividing costs with others, I worry I will get the math wrong.

72. I struggle to read or interpret simple charts, graphs, or tables in everyday contexts (news, bills, work).