TablesCalcViz vs DysCalculator

A tool for learners who rely on finger skip counting when doing more advanced arithmetic such as long multiplication or other methods that require recall of times tables facts. This provides both a visual and worded representation of a number as well as the numeral version and is restricted to the multiplication of two numbers from one to ten. This app is recommended to be used alongside the TablesViz strategy for learning times tables facts that can be found on the Capacitarpais website.

DysCalculator is designed for people with dyscalculia and related learning differences. It reflects how these individuals perceive and work with numbers, using language, visual, and spatial cues to build number sense, confidence, and understanding. Developed from years of research into maths accessibility, DysCalculator simplifies numerical tasks by adapting to how users interact with numbers and technology. Key features: • Numbers arranged by magnitude (0 to 9) • Operators ordered by precedence (PEMDAS/BODMAS) • Natural-order input (e.g. 2 + 3 = for addition) • Visual step-by-step workings to explain calculation logic • Solve for unknowns (e.g. 3 + ? = 5) • Solve time calculations (e.g. elapsed time, differences) • Pictograms for time, fractions, and percentages • Tax and percentage calculators with preset values Customisable: • Personal greetings • Alternate key labels (e.g. “plus” or “and” for +) • OpenDyslexic font for dyslexic users • Irlen-style shading to improve legibility • Multiple languages, including te reo Māori and German • Read keys aloud • Different keyboard layouts and fixed decimal formats DysCalculator doesn’t just give answers – it helps everyone understand how maths works. Whether you're using it independently, in a classroom, or as a support tool, it’s built to make maths more accessible, intuitive, and less intimidating.