%0 Journal Article
%T The Assessment of Math Learning Difficulties in a Primary Grade-4 Child with High Support Needs: Mixed Methods Approach
%A Lawrence Mundia
%J International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education
%D 2012
%I International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education
%X 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, ¡Â) 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.
%K Mixed Methods Research
%K Survey
%K Case Study
%K Action Research
%K Authentic Assessments
%K Dyscalculia
%K Dyslexia
%K Dysgraphia
%U http://www.iejee.com/4_2_2012/IEJEE_4_2_Mundia_347_366.pdf