Enhanced Assessment Technology and Neurocognitive Aspects of Specific Learning Disorder with Impairment in Mathematics.

Authors

  • Marios A. Pappas NCSR DEMOKRITOS, Institute of Informatics and Telecommunications, Net Media Lab
  • Athanasios Drigas NCSR DEMOKRITOS, Institute of Informatics and Telecommunications, Net Media Lab
  • Eugenia Malli NCSR DEMOKRITOS, Institute of Informatics and Telecommunications, Net Media Lab
  • Vasiliki Kalpidi NCSR DEMOKRITOS, Institute of Informatics and Telecommunications, Net Media Lab

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3991/ijep.v8i1.7370

Keywords:

Specific Learning Disorders, Mathematics, Developmental Dyscalculia, Working Memory, Cognition, Attention,

Abstract


Specific Learning Disorder with impairment in Mathematics (Developmental Dyscalculia) is a complex learning disorder which affects arithmetic skills, symbolic magnitude processing, alertness, flexibility in problem solving and maintained attention. Neuro-cognitive studies revealed that such difficulties in children with DD could be related to poor Working Memory and attention deficits. Furthermore, neuroimaging studies indicate that brain structure differences in children with DD compared to typically developing children could affect mathematical performance. In this study we present the cognitive profile of Dyscalculia, as well as the neuropsychological aspects of the deficit, with special reference to the utilization of enhanced assessment technology such as computerized neuropsychological tools and neuroimaging techniques.

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Published

2018-02-28

How to Cite

Pappas, M. A., Drigas, A., Malli, E., & Kalpidi, V. (2018). Enhanced Assessment Technology and Neurocognitive Aspects of Specific Learning Disorder with Impairment in Mathematics. International Journal of Engineering Pedagogy (iJEP), 8(1), pp. 4–15. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijep.v8i1.7370

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 1 (2018)

Section

Papers

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