Content analysis of mathematics book : preparing students with intellectual disabilities for community inclusion

Abstract EN

The purpose of this study was to analyze mathematics content of grade 6 book, at intellectual rehabilitation school of education, special education administration, ministry of education in state of Kuwait.

Using descriptive, content analysis approach, this study analyzed the mathematics content presented in 6th grade mathematics book of students with intellectual disabilities in alignment with the adapted / modified common core state Standards CCSS of 6th grade mathematics.

Findings indicated that although mathematics book presents primary math skills, it does not guide learners with intellectual disabilities to the ways of using such skills.

Additionally, majority of the topical areas in this book were not age-appropriate, and consequently not well-preparing learners to independence, self-autonomy and therefore, successful community inclusion.

Recommendations, and implications were also provided.