The Assessment of Math Learning Difficulties in a Primary Grade-4 Child with High Support Needs: Mixed Methods Approach

Autor/in	Mundia, Lawrence
Titel	The Assessment of Math Learning Difficulties in a Primary Grade-4 Child with High Support Needs: Mixed Methods Approach
Quelle	In: International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education, 4 (2012) 2, S.347-366 (20 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1307-9298
Schlagwörter	Mixed Methods Research; Case Studies; Surveys; Action Research; At Risk Students; Interviews; Diagnostic Tests; Protocol Analysis; Mathematics Skills; Error Patterns; Grade 4; Elementary School Students; Problem Solving; Learning Disabilities; Self Esteem; Self Efficacy; Mathematics Anxiety; Learning Problems; Performance Based Assessment; Observation; Student Records; Arithmetic; Word Problems (Mathematics); Memory + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Case study; Fallstudie; Case Study; Survey; Umfrage; Befragung; Projektforschung; Interviewing; Interviewtechnik; Diagnostic test; Diagnostischer Test; Mathmatics achievement; Mathematics ability; Mathematische Kompetenz; Fehlertyp; School year 04; 4. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 04; Problemlösen; Learning handicap; Lernbehinderung; Self-esteem; Selbstaufmerksamkeit; Self-efficacy; Selbstwirksamkeit; Lernproblem; Leistungsermittlung; Beobachtung; Schülerakte; Addition; Arithmetik; Arithmetikunterricht; Rechnen; Textaufgabe; Gedächtnis
Abstract	This mixed-methods study incorporated elements of survey, case study and action research approaches in investigating an at-risk child. Using an in-take interview, a diagnostic test, an error analysis, and a think-aloud clinical interview, the study identified the child's major presenting difficulties. These included: inability to use the four arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) efficiently; not understanding the relationship between units, tens and hundreds; using any two of the four arithmetic processes (+, - , x, ÷) in combination within one operation; treating each column as a separate problem; place value problems / wrong alignment of numbers; poor eye-hand coordination leading to dysgraphia; and memory lapses. The other problems that became apparent through this investigation and implied in the findings include possible causal factors such as dyscalculia, dyslexia, low self-esteem, low self-efficacy, and math anxiety. Further assessment, intervention and research are recommended to address problems of this vulnerable child. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education. T&K Akademic Rosendalsvein 45, Oslo 1166, Norway. e-mail: iejee@iejee.com; Web site: http://www.iejee.com
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01