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Designing a direct attention training program (DAT) and Investigating the Effectiveness on attention dimensions of Students with math disorder
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Neda Safari1    , Abolghasem Yaghoobi *1 |
| 1- Bu-Ali Sina University |
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Abstract
Objective: Attention deficit is one of the most challenging cognitive problems for students with math disorder. Attention problems in various areas have irreparable effects on the reading efficiency of dyslexic students and hinder their academic progress; therefore, understanding and knowing how to reduce attention problems is significantly crucial. The present study was conducted to investigate the effectiveness of a direct attention training (DAT) program on the attention dimensions of students with math disorder. Methods: This is a quasi-experimental pre-test, post-test, and follow-up study with a control group. The statistical population included all third-grade elementary school boys in Kermanshah in the academic year 2023-2024. Thirty students with math disorder were selected by availability and randomly assigned to two experimental and control groups. The experimental group received a DAT program in 12 sessions of 45 minutes each. The research tools were the Stroop test, the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test, and the Continuous Performance Test. Data were analyzed using mixed ANOVA and SPSS-22 software. Results: The results showed that the DAT program was effective in improving the sustained, selective, and shifting attention of students with math disorder (p<0.001). Moreover, the effect of this intervention was stable after two months of follow-up. Conclusion: In terms of practicality, given the effectiveness of DAT exercises in reducing attention problems in students with math disorder, this program is recommended as one of the basic strategies for cognitive interventions to teachers and learning disorder specialists.
Keywords: Attention, Student, Math disorders, Direct attention training (DAT). |
Article number: 8 |
| Keywords: Attention, student, math disorders, direct attention training. |
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Type of Study: Applicable |
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Received: 2023/12/22 | Accepted: 2024/06/21 | Published: 2025/01/27
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