Comparing two response modes in a mathematics test for learners in foundation phase with severe physical disabilities : a South African example

dc.contributor.authorBornman, Juan
dc.contributor.authorDonohue, Dana K.
dc.contributor.authorMare, Nolette
dc.contributor.authorDada, Shakila
dc.contributor.emailjuan.bornman@up.ca.zaen_ZA
dc.date.accessioned2016-09-12T07:50:48Z
dc.date.available2016-09-12T07:50:48Z
dc.date.issued2016
dc.description.abstractResearch suggests that tests with non-modified response formats may be biased against learners with severe physical disabilities, with test scores reflecting the extent of learners’ disabilities rather than their actual potential. This study aimed to compare the performance of learners with severe physical impairments on their mathematics scores using two different response modes. Forty-two learners from schools in the Gauteng province in South Africa were selected for the study. A cross-over within-groups design was used. Participants were randomly assigned to two groups; each learner participated in both conditions (oral response and eye gaze), but in the opposite order. The tests were repeated after a week when the alternative response mode was used. Participants’ scores for the eye-gaze response mode were found to be significantly higher than their scores for the oral response mode. Implications for use in the classroom are discussed.en_ZA
dc.description.departmentCentre for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (CAAC)en_ZA
dc.description.librarianam2016en_ZA
dc.description.sponsorshipAppreciation is extended to the National Research Foundation (NRF) in South Africa for financial assistance for this research project.en_ZA
dc.description.urihttp://www.krepublishers.com02-Journals/IJES/IJES-00-0-000-000-2009-Web/IJES-00-0-000-000-2009-1-Cover.htmen_ZA
dc.identifier.citationBornman, J, Donohue, DK, Mare, N & Dada, S 2016, 'Comparing two response modes in a mathematics test for learners in foundation phase with severe physical disabilities : a South African example', International Journal of Educational Sciences, vol. 14, no. 1-2, pp. 37-44.en_ZA
dc.identifier.issn0975-1122
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2263/56702
dc.language.isoenen_ZA
dc.publisherKamla-Raj Enterprisesen_ZA
dc.rights© Kamla-Raj 2016en_ZA
dc.subjectAccommodationen_ZA
dc.subjectAlternative response modesen_ZA
dc.subjectE-tranen_ZA
dc.subjectEye-gazeen_ZA
dc.subjectOral response modeen_ZA
dc.titleComparing two response modes in a mathematics test for learners in foundation phase with severe physical disabilities : a South African exampleen_ZA
dc.typeArticleen_ZA

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