Investigation of Methods and Strategies Used in Instruction Mathematics to Primary School Students with Learning Difficulties in Mathematics
Chapter from the book:
Baltacı,
Ö.
(ed.)
2023.
Current Research in Education- II.
Synopsis
Students experiencing difficulties in learning mathematics exhibit low academic performance in counting, comparing, calculating, understanding rational numbers, pre-algebraic reasoning, and verbal problem-solving skills. These difficulties increase the risk of academic failure. Students with mathematics learning difficulties constitute 5-7% of the general population and struggle with counting, calculation, and cognitive tasks. Their math performance declines without intensive support, and they face higher grade-level challenges. Traditional teaching strategies fall short in instructing these students in mathematics. However, students with mathematics learning difficulties must be developed through additional support and different teaching strategies. Among these strategies are direct instruction, open instruction, strategy instruction, computer-assisted instruction, schema-based instruction, peer-assisted instruction, and realistic mathematics education. These methods can be used by teachers in mathematics instruction and help students improve their mathematics skills. Thanks to these approaches, mathematics instruction becomes more effective and systematic, students' problem-solving abilities increase, and they can continue their education without falling behind their peers.