Open AccessMathematical learning difficulties – snapshots of current European research
Author(s) -
Pirjo Aunio,
Riikka Mon,
Anu Laine,
Geerdina van der Aalsvoort,
Carla Compagnie,
Annemie Desoete,
Evelyn H. Kroesbergen,
Maria Chiara Passolunghi,
Martin van Schaik,
Anna Tapola,
Tjarda de Wit
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
lumat
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.169
H-Index - 3
ISSN - 2323-7112
DOI - 10.31129/lumat.v3i5.1011
Subject(s) - mathematics education , intervention (counseling) , field (mathematics) , psychology , mathematical problem , computer science , management science , mathematics , engineering , psychiatry , pure mathematics
In November 2014 we had a wonderful possibility to organize a seminar International Seminar on Mathematical Learning Difficulties with our international colleagues in the field of mathematical learning difficulties. One of the main aims was to provide open lectures for the staff members and students in University of Helsinki. The meeting was supported by the Teachers’ Academy in University of Helsinki. We have collected extensive summaries of the presentations to form this special issue. The summaries are found in both English and Finnish. To sum up the main ideas from the presentations. Firstly, although mathematical learning difficulties are common, we do need more research to be able to understand the possible cognitive precursors or environmental issues affecting learning and causing problems. Secondly, we need more studies about intervention programmes designed to support the mathematical skills development in children having problems in learning mathematics. Thirdly, we also need more studies validating the positive findings in individual studies, using the same assessment and intervention tools.