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  • Educational Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Cognitive Science

Background:

  • Arithmetic difficulties are prevalent in primary school children.
  • Research on interventions for math difficulties has a long history.
  • Interventions vary in intensity and approach.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review research on interventions for primary school children with arithmetic difficulties.
  • To categorize and discuss different types of interventions.
  • To explore the role of domain-general skills in improving math abilities.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing research on mathematics interventions.
  • Categorization of interventions by intensity (whole-class, small-group, individual).
  • Analysis of intervention types (peer tuition, games, targeted remediation, domain-general skills training).

Main Results:

  • A spectrum of intervention intensities exists, from broad to highly individualized.
  • Effective interventions include peer tutoring, collaborative learning, educational games, and targeted skill practice.
  • Improving domain-general skills like executive functions may also benefit arithmetic performance.

Conclusions:

  • A multifaceted approach to arithmetic intervention is supported by research.
  • Tailoring interventions to individual needs and weaknesses is crucial.
  • Further research can explore the integration of domain-general skill training with specific math interventions.