Potis Calculia: Learning Resources Platform for Dyscalculia

  • Authors

    • Vinothini Vinothini
    • Aida Mustapha
    • Yun Jae Won
    • Akansha Mandhana
    https://doi.org/10.14419/ijet.v8i1.7.25976

    Received date: January 16, 2019

    Accepted date: January 16, 2019

    Published date: January 18, 2019

  • Dyscalculia, Learning.

  • Abstract

    Dyscalculia is severe difficulty in making arithmetical calculations. The population of dyscalculia children are comparably lower than other

    Disabilities such as the down syndrome, hence the resources for are highly insufficient. However, since the population is elevating slowly, the gap in learning resources has to be addressed. This research proposes an integrated learning platform using website that offers learning materials specific for dyscalculia children. The development methodology takes into account understanding the brain process in effort to help the children to overcome their disabilities. Evaluation results showed positive feedback among the users and will be continuously improved to ensure they have equal opportunities in learning.

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    Vinothini, V., Mustapha, A., Jae Won, Y., & Mandhana, A. (2019). Potis Calculia: Learning Resources Platform for Dyscalculia. International Journal of Engineering and Technology, 8(1.7), 190-197. https://doi.org/10.14419/ijet.v8i1.7.25976