A comparative memory profile of students with mathematics learning disabilities, based on NEPSY test, and control group

It has been shown in several studies that, students with mathematics learning disabilities have memory problems. This research compares memory profile of students with and without mathematics learning disabilities.

Methods and Materials: 

The design of research was cross-sectional with causal-comparative method. The statistical population were 3 rd grade student boys in Isfahan. Samples consisted of 20 student boys with mathematics learning disabilities who were selected through random selection sampling and 20 student boys without mathematics learning disabilities in 3 rd grade of elementary school who were selected through randomized multi-level sampling .The instruments included NEPSY test, Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children and Dyscalculia Diagnostic Test. Data was analyzed by multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) method.

Results showed a significant difference between the memory profile (Memory For Faces, Memory For Names, Narrative Memory, and Sentence Repetition) of students in the two groups (P ≤ 0.001).

Students with mathematics learning disabilities have memory deficits which should be diagnosed by valid instruments and proper educational interferes should be performed to improve them.