Supporting STEM students with dyslexia

Peter is a first-year Mechanical Engineering student. His course is packed with fast-paced lectures, technical language, and complex equations. As a student with dyslexia, he struggles to keep up — not because he’s incapable, but because traditional learning environments aren’t built with his needs in mind.

Study barriers Peter faces

During lectures

  • Misses critical information due to fast-paced delivery

  • Struggles to type and listen at the same time

  • Leaves class with incomplete, messy notes

Peter attending his engineering lecture

After lectures

  • Spends hours rewriting and reorganising notes

  • Feels anxious and overwhelmed about revision

  • Doubts his ability to retain and apply key concepts

An image of a male student called Peter with a grimaced expression as he attempts to revise from his incomplete notes.

How Jamworks helps Peter remove these barriers

Capture → Structure → Engage → Reinforce

1

Capture – Lecture recording

Peter doesn’t have to rush taking notes anymore.
Jamworks records the lecture so he can focus on understanding the material without pressure. Later, he can replay the recording at his own pace – ideal for anyone who needs extra time to process.

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Enhanced Notes is a feature of Jamworks

2

Structure – Enhanced notes

Peter’s live notes are often disorganised and riddled with spelling or formatting issues.

Jamworks offers suggestions to:

  • Correct spellings and technical terms
  • Fill it in with missing gaps and context
  • Organise content into clear, logical sections
  • Neatly format equations

This saves hours of post-class editing and gives him more time to revise.

3

Engage – JamAI personal tutor

After class, Peter uses JamAI to get instant help with tricky concepts. It breaks down complex ideas into easy-to-understand steps, so he can learn at his own pace without pressure or anxiety.

JamAI personal tutor chatbot
Flashcards & Quiz Me features

4

Reinforce – Flashcards & Quiz me

Peter reinforces his learning with personalised flashcards and quizzes built from his lectures.

  • Flashcards include lecture audio and contextual explanations

  • Quizzes adapt in difficulty to boost confidence before exams

Together, they support long-term retention and help Peter track his progress over time.

Positive impact of recommending Jamworks

  • Jamworks removes the barriers caused by SpLDs, letting students focus on learning — not just keeping up.

  • It empowers students to study independently with less stress and more confidence.

  • The result is improved understanding, better retention, and stronger academic outcomes.

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