Publications & Presentations
Title
Numeracy Abilities of Children in Grades 4 to 6 with Mild Intellectual Disability in Singapore
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-2017
Abstract
Mathematics is an important aspect of daily life. Basic numeracy skills are needed to accomplish everyday tasks. However, research regarding the relationship between cognitive ability, mental age, and basic numeracy skills for children with intellectual disability (ID) is scarce. This research study investigated the correlation between intellectual ability and the development of number sense and arithmetic abilities in individuals with ID. Thirty-two students from a special school for individuals with ID in Singapore participated in this research study. Based on the results, basic numeracy is more closely correlated to the mental ages of the students than their intelligence quotient. This finding will be discussed and suggestions for future research will be provided.
Recommended Citation
Cheong, J. M. Y., Walker, Z. M., & Rosenblatt, K. (2017). Numeracy Abilities of Children in Grades 4 to 6 with Mild Intellectual Disability in Singapore. International Journal of Disability, Development & Education, 64(2), 150–168. https://doi-org.ezproxy.utpb.edu/10.1080/1034912X.2016.1188891