dyscalculia

From dys-, from Ancient Greek δυσ- (dus-, “bad”) + calculate, from Latin calculare.

IPA^(key): /ˌdɪskælˈkjuːli.ə/

dyscalculia (countable and uncountable, plural dyscalculias)

1. (pathology) A learning disability characterized by significantly below average mathematical ability.

   Some educators think requiring students with dyscalculia to study math in high school is a mistake because the dyscalculic students are unlikely to be capable of learning math.

• acalculia