The effect of mathematic problem- solving training with playing- based method on intrinsic motivation for problem- solving in students with mathematic learning disability

One of the problems of students with mathematic learning disability is deficit or lack of motivation for mathematic problem-solving. The present study intends to examine the effect of mathematic problem-solving training with playing-based method on intrinsic motivation of problem- solving in students with mathematic learning disability. this experimental study included all male and female students with mathematic learning disability who studied in primary schools of Torbat Heydarieh city in the years 2015-2016. The sample included 36 male and female students with mathematic learning disability who were selected through one-stage cluster sampling and randomly assigned into an experimental group and a control group. The research instruments used in this study included, Wechsler intelligence scale for children and key math diagnostic test and a teacher-made questionnaire. The post test was administered on both groups. The experimental group received 8 one-hour sessions mathematic problem-solving training with playing-based method while the control group received no intervention. Univariate analysis of covariance was utilized to analyze the data. The results showed that mathematic problem-solving training with playing-based method was effective on intrinsic motivation of problem-solving in students with mathematic learning disability. Thus, it can be used as a suitable intervention method for increasing intrinsic motivation of mathematic problem- solving.