EFFECTIVENESS OF TEACHING PROBLEM SOLVING LEARNING STRATEGIES ON REDUCING THE SYMPTOMS OF MATHEMATICAL LEARNING DISORDER IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS OF AHVAZ

Introduction: Considering the importance of problem solving in learning mathematics and arithmetic during primary school, the present study examines the Effectiveness of teaching problem solving Learning strategies on reducing the symptoms of mathematical learning disorder in primary school students. Method: In terms of purpose, the present study is functional and it is descriptive in terms of methodology and design. This quasi-experimental research is conducted in the framework with the pre-test and post-test design with control group. The population of the study included all the Sixth grade students of elementary schools in Ahvaz during 2014-2015. The sample was selected After conducting diagnostic tests, 40 students who had mathematical learning disorder were selected and randomly assigned in two groups of control and experiment. After 10 sessions, both experimental and control groups participated in post-test. The analysis of the data was done using SPSS version 16 software . Results: The results of this study indicated the effectiveness of problem solving learning strategies to reduce symptoms in children the symptoms of mathematical disorder in primary school children. Conclusions: Teaching problem solving Learning strategies enables students decide better on mathematical, social and academic issues. It also helps them to be more accurate in learning process and thinking, and to believe that they have the ability to solve problems.

Problem Solving, Learning Strategies, Mathematical Learning Disorder, Elementary Students.