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August 23, 2017
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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.
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Keywords
Mixed Methods Research, Survey, Case Study; Action Research, Authentic Assessments;, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia
Affiliations
Lawrence Mundia
University Brunei Darussalam, Brunei
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