Role of abacus learning in the intervention of dyscalculia

ZHOU Xinlin; LI Mianjun; HU Yuwei

doi:10.11852/zgetbjzz2025-0284

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Chinese Journal of Child Health Care ›› 2025, Vol. 33 ›› Issue (4) : 355-358. DOI: 10.11852/zgetbjzz2025-0284

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Role of abacus learning in the intervention of dyscalculia

ZHOU Xinlin¹, LI Mianjun², HU Yuwei¹

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In mathematics learning, some students frequently encounter various difficulties when completing arithmetic tasks, including have error-prone and slow responses.The developmental difficulty could be developmental dyscalculia (DD).DD, also known as arithmetic difficulty, is a specific mathematical learning disability that affects approximately 5% to 7% of school-age children.Although there are differences in mathematical performance among children from different cultural backgrounds, the prevalence of DD remains relatively stable worldwide.In recent years, abacus, as a traditional computational tool in the economic field, has gradually become a cognitive learning tool that promotes children's development, particularly in enhancing their arithmetic skills and addressing the arithmetic disorders.This article outlines the characteristics and incidence rates of dyscalculia, intervention methods, and the role of abacus learning in promoting computational skill development and its effectiveness in intervening with dyscalculia.

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dyscalculia / abacus / situational mathematics

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ZHOU Xinlin, LI Mianjun, HU Yuwei. Role of abacus learning in the intervention of dyscalculia[J]. Chinese Journal of Child Health Care. 2025, 33(4): 355-358 https://doi.org/10.11852/zgetbjzz2025-0284

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