Teaching Cartesian Product Problem Solving to Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder Using a Conceptual Model-Based Approach

IF 1.2 4区医学 Q3 EDUCATION, SPECIAL

Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities Pub Date : 2022-09-20 DOI:10.1177/10883576221121806

M. García-Moya, I. Polo-Blanco, Rocío Blanco, J. Goñi-Cervera

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Abstract

Students with autism spectrum disorder frequently face challenges when learning mathematical concepts. For example, they may have difficulties solving mathematical word problems, in particular Cartesian product problems. This research is a case study with a multiple probe design in which the participants were three students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. A conceptual model-based problem-solving approach adapted to the characteristics of the participants was used to teach them how to solve Cartesian product word problems introduced sequentially in the instruction (first multiplication, then division, and finally both operations). The results show a functional relationship between the intervention and the students’ performance. The three participants generalized their learning to two-operation Cartesian product problems (an addition and a multiplication). Moreover, two of them retained what they learned 6 weeks after completing the instruction. The implications for teaching this and other mathematical content to students with autism are discussed.

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运用基于概念模型的方法教授自闭症谱系障碍学生笛卡尔积问题的解决

自闭症谱系障碍学生在学习数学概念时经常面临挑战。例如，他们可能难以解决数学单词问题，特别是笛卡尔乘积问题。这项研究是一项多探针设计的案例研究，参与者是三名被诊断为自闭症谱系障碍的学生。根据参与者的特点，采用了一种基于概念模型的问题解决方法，教他们如何解决教学中顺序引入的笛卡尔积词问题（首先是乘法，然后是除法，最后是两种运算）。结果表明，干预与学生的学习成绩之间存在功能关系。三位参与者将他们的学习概括为两个操作的笛卡尔乘积问题（加法和乘法）。此外，其中两人在完成教学6周后保留了所学内容。讨论了向自闭症学生教授这一内容和其他数学内容的意义。

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Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities Multiple-

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3.50

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期刊介绍： Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities addresses issues concerning individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities and their families. Manuscripts reflect a wide range of disciplines, including education, psychology, psychiatry, medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech/language pathology, social work, and related areas. The journal’s editorial staff seeks manuscripts from diverse philosophical and theoretical positions.