Abstract

RODRIGUES, Sônia das Dores; GUASSI, Adriana Regina  and  CIASCA, Sylvia Maria. Performance in mathematics of primary school children using the Test of Mathematics Ability: preliminary study. Rev. psicopedag. [online]. 2010, vol.27, n.83, pp.181-190. ISSN 0103-8486.

The aim of this study was to present the preliminary result of the Test of Mathematical Ability (THM). Twenty one students were evaluated. The average of correct answers was 34%. The children had difficulty in basic concepts (number and ability to solve mathematical problems that needed reading). It is necessary to continue the study with a larger number of children.

Keywords : Mathematics; Learning disorders; Dyscalculia.

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