The effect of preschool education on the reduction of learning specific disorders of primary school students in hamadan province

The current study has mainly investigated the effect of preschool education on the reduction of learning specific disorders of primary school students. To this end, causal-comparative method of research was preferred. The statistical population covered the first to third graders of primary school in Hamadan province. The main sample included 623 students being selected via cluster and random sampling techniques. To collect the data learning disorders list, standard reading test and researcher-made tests of dictation and mathematics were used. To analyze the data, in addition to descriptive statistics, chi-square test, Fisher correction and Phi coefficient were run. The results showed that the students who had received education in preschool, compared with those who had not, had low disorder in reading. However, concerning dictation and mathematics disorders, no significant difference was observed between the two groups. The results were discussed and the preschool education was recommended to be paid further attention.