Objective: This research is an evaluation for the efficacy of a mathematics concepts teaching for students with Down syndrome (DS). Method: utilizing an experimental pretest-post test control group design 30 students with DS were recruited and matched in Tehran. A researcher made test, demographics inventory, and Leither International Performance Scale were used to assess the related variables. Results: Two and three ANOVA revealed that using the designed software in basic teaching concepts (P=0.000<0.001) and counting numbers (p= 0.009 <0.01) in students with DS is more effective than traditional method, and is similar in recognizing numbers. Conclusion: Accordingly, this study suggests that the software is helpful in teaching mathematics to students with DS.
Yaryari F, Mirmohammadi F. Designing and Evaluating Efficacy of Basic Concepts in Mathematics Teaching Software to Students with Down Syndrome . JOEC 2010; 10 (1) :37-48 URL: http://joec.ir/article-1-296-en.html