Testing begins: pioneering study explores links between being born early and difficulties with maths

Around 160 schoolchildren from London and Leicestershire are taking part in a pioneering study, funded by Action Medical Research, to try to understand the links between being born very prematurely and struggling with mathematics.

Over 10,000 babies are born very prematurely (more than eight weeks early), each year in the UK. Sadly, many go on to develop learning disabilities. Difficulties with maths are especially common in these children. A maths disability can have far-reaching consequences throughout life and children can have special educational needs at school.

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