Dyscalculia in malaysia: awareness, assessment and intervention
Dyscalculia, a specific learning disability affecting mathematical abilities, is a significant but often overlooked issue in Malaysia. This study provides an analysis of dyscalculia in the Malaysian context. By exploring on awareness and assessment for dyscalculia helps to understand in developing...
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Universiti Putra Malaysia
2024
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| Online Access: | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/121424/1/121424.pdf http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/121424/ |
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| Summary: | Dyscalculia, a specific learning disability affecting mathematical abilities, is a significant but often overlooked issue
in Malaysia. This study provides an analysis of dyscalculia in the Malaysian context. By exploring on awareness and
assessment for dyscalculia helps to understand in developing a mobile application for intervention to help struggling
pupils in mathematical concepts as well as reaching the SDG 4 in bringing quality education. Awareness of
dyscalculia among educators, parents, and educational psychologists in Malaysia is limited compared to other
learning disabilities such as dyslexia. This lack of awareness can lead to undiagnosed cases and inadequate support
for individuals struggling with mathematical concepts. Efforts to raise awareness through various empirical study,
educational campaigns, professional development programs, and parent workshops are essential to ensure early
identification and intervention for those affected by dyscalculia. Assessment of dyscalculia in Malaysia is typically
carried out by educational psychologists or special education professionals using standardized tests and observations.
However, based on this study interview, dyscalculia is often undiagnosed and overlooked. Collaborative efforts
between researchers, educators, educational psychologist and policymakers are crucial to provide validate
assessment measures that accurately identify dyscalculia in Malaysian students. Developing mobile application as
an intervention is a strategy for dyscalculia in Malaysia that encompass a multidisciplinary approach involving
educators, psychologists, speech therapists, and occupational therapists. Evidence-based interventions such as
tailored math programs, multisensory learning techniques, and cognitive-behavioral therapy have shown promising
results in improving mathematical skills and self-confidence in individuals with dyscalculia. Furthermore, inclusive
education practices and assistive technologies such as mobile application can enhance the learning experience for
students with dyscalculia in mainstream classrooms. In conclusion, addressing dyscalculia in Malaysia requires a
comprehensive approach that encompasses awareness, assessment, and intervention strategies. By increasing
awareness, providing validate sensitive assessment tools, and implementing a mobile application as interventions,
Malaysia can better support individuals with dyscalculia and empower them to reach their full potential in
mathematics and beyond. |
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