Volume : 8, Issue : 6, June - 2019

A STUDY ON ARITHMETIC DIFFICULTIES OF CHILDREN IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS

Dr. S. Rajaguru

Abstract :

Arithmetic ability is an essential academic trait exists in various degrees among different individuals. It is considered as a base for higher order academic entity necessary for succeeding in the all types of tasks in the learning environment. As such the present study is on the identification of children with arithmetic difficulties in primary schools. The study was conducted with an objective to identify and analyse arithmetic difficulties in the primary education. It was conducted on a sample of 528 children (276 boys and 252 girls) from stds IV and V.The findings of the study shows significant difference in the arithmetic difficulties between Government Aided school children and unaided school children but no significant difference exist in the arithmetic difficulties between boys and girls. The children in Government aided schools committed more errors in arithmetic Tasks than unaidedschools.