Arithmetic Education and Learning Disabilities in Italy

Autor/inn/en	Cornoldi, C.; Lucangeli, D.
Titel	Arithmetic Education and Learning Disabilities in Italy
Quelle	In: Journal of Learning Disabilities, 37 (2004) 1, S.42-49 (8 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0022-2194
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; Psychology; Mathematics Instruction; Teaching Methods; Arithmetic; Mathematics Education; Learning Disabilities; Mathematics Teachers; Teacher Role; Mathematics Skills; Italy + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Psychologie; Mathematics lessons; Mathematikunterricht; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Addition; Arithmetik; Arithmetikunterricht; Rechnen; Mathematische Bildung; Learning handicap; Lernbehinderung; Mathematics; Teacher; Teachers; Mathematik; Lehrer; Lehrerin; Lehrende; Lehrerrolle; Mathmatics achievement; Mathematics ability; Mathematische Kompetenz; Italien
Abstract	In the first part of this article, we briefly present the context of mathematics education in Italy and its specific programs, teaching and assessment methods, use of psychological concepts, and policies in favor of pupils with difficulties. We illustrate the importance and the role of mathematics teachers' associations. In the second part, we focus more directly on the issue of arithmetic learning and learning disabilities in Italy. Despite the absence of a specific strong tradition in the field, new perspectives regarding mathematics education are evident in Italy. The preparation of new assessment tools has proceeded together with an effort toward the identification of subtypes of arithmetic learning disabilities. A basic distinction has been made between difficulties in number processing/calculation and problem-solving tasks. Within the area of calculation, a finer distinction between numerical knowledge, speed, and accuracy seems critical, but a more articulated differentiation of subcomponents relying on modern cognitive?neuropsychological models can be used also. (Author).
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Update	2017/4/10