INTRODUCTION ON “CAN STUDENT WITH DOWN SYNDROME DO MATHEMATICS”
People always believe that children with down syndrome always find it difficult to do certain social and mental activities especially mathematical arithmetic. In this article we will be giving answers to many of your unanswered questions on “Can student with Down syndrome do mathematics”. Having worked with children with down syndrome for over 12 years, those with mild down syndrome and those who have average to little below average intelligence tends to do well in primary sums than those whose IQ is below 25.
WHAT IS DOWN SYNDROME
Down Syndrome is a genetic disorder that affect the 21st chromosome (trisomy 21). It is usually as a result of an extra pair of chromosome (trisomy 21) which is characterize by a distinctive physical features in a child such as large tongue, short stature, small ears, flat nose, tiny white spot in the colored part of the eyes, short neck, small hand and feet, weak muscle tone and limitation in intellectual functioning such as reasoning, thinking and understanding. Some children with down syndrome may fall between mild to moderate intellectual functioning and may have problems with adaptive functioning.
CAN CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME DO MATHEMATICS
Yes!
Some children with down syndrome may show interest in mathematics. Their ability to do well is largely determined by their learning environment, teacher and intellectual ability. Children with down syndrome who have been opportune to be in an enabling environment with the right materials and teacher may do well compared to their counterparts. Some children may show interest in reading or writing while others may understand mathematic concept with visual cues or manipulatives.
ACTIVITIES TO IMPROVE MATHEMATICS SKILL
A lots of parent always ask that, “can student with down syndrome do mathematics”, this will help you to know necessary activities that will improve their mathematics skills as listed below:
1. Pairing visuals with manipulatives
2. Use of Montessori apparatus
3. Use of Numicon math
4. Use of Mathtacular math program
5. Use of touch Math for computational skills
6. Visual aids
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