Learning exceptionalities in mathematics.

Learning Learning exceptionalities Genetics Education exceptionalities in mathematics include both difficulties in learning mathematical concepts and mathematical giftedness. In both cases, exceptionalities take many forms and may manifest themselves at nearly any stage of life. In some cases, students may even excel in one area while displaying a deficit in another. The neurobiology of learning mathematics is not yet fully understood. Research in these areas is ongoing, often using sophisticated medical imaging to identify and map mathematical associations and processes, such as calculations, visualization of polyhedrons, proving theorems, or pondering number theory problems. There are also some difficulties in devising tests to reliably identify specific types of exceptionalities, and many people, especially those with difficulties, may not be diagnosed until very late in their academic careers.