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Computer-oriented Learning in Working Memory and its Effects on Improving the Problem Solving Skills among the Students with Difficulties in Solving the Mathematics Problems
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Manijeh Nik Ghalb *   1, Kambiz Poushaneh |
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| Objective: The research is to determine the effects of computer-oriented learning in working memory and its effects on improving the problem solving skills among the students with difficulties in solving the mathematics problems.Methods: This is a semi-experimental research using pre-test, post-test and follow up test for control group. To do this, 180 male students of fourth-grade were selected using random multi-stage cluster sampeling. Then 30 students with problems in learning mathematics were chosen using targeted sampling method and were divided randomly into experimental and control groups, each consisting of 15 students. To collect the data, ‘Iran Key Math Diagnostic Tests’ and ‘The Researcher-made mathematic tests’ were used. The experimental group received the testable teachings individually through computerised intervention programs in working memory and by improving the performance of mind. There were 20 sessions, each session lasted for 60 minutes. The control group received their usual teachings. After the intervention finished, the post-test was administered for both two groups and after three months, the follow-up was taken. Results: The statistical analysis which was carried out using covariance analysis (ANCOVA) showed that there is a significant difference between math scores in the groups of experimental and control, in three stages of pre-test, post-test and follow up-test. conclusions: The results of the present research show that, computer-oriented learning in working memory can be used as an appropriate interventional method to empower the academic performance in mathematical areas and also improve the problem solving skills in the mathematics, among the students with mathematics learning difficulties. |
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| Keywords: math learning difficulties, computer-oriented learning in working memory, problem solving skills in math. |
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Type of Study: Research |
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Received: 2018/03/14 | Accepted: 2019/09/14 | Published: 2020/03/10
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