Identification of Children with Learning Disabilities of Math in Korea: With Special Regard to Early Numeracy

Abstract

The present study is a literature review that emphasizes the

necessity of developing measure for child's early numeracy skills. First

of all, the present study searched for evidences of effects of early

identification and intervention through the literature review. Even

though early identification of child with learning disabilities brings

about very complex issues, we stress the need of early identification for

at-risk children in mathematical learning. Since mathematical skills are

generally developed hierarchically, deficits in informal math knowledge

may cause problems in formal math knowledge in school. Thus, for

early identification of at-risk children In mathematics, informal

knowledge, such as number sense, need to be examined, and investigate

normal development pattern. This work is to be the foundation for

admitting the importance of early identification in early numeracy, and

to be the step forward in developing a standard measure for children

with difficulties in mathematical areas.