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An Ideological Perspective on Inclusive Mathematics Education for Students with Special Educational Needs

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  • Helen Keenan Ulster University

Keywords:

Inclusion, inclusive mathematics education, special educational needs, mathematics education

Abstract

Every single child is a mathematician and possesses the capability to grasp mathematical ideas from the beginning of life (NCCA, 2022). However, the performance of students in mathematics has garnered attention in academic literature on a global scale (Mapaire, 2016; Wang et al., 2023). This deficiency is particularly pronounced for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), as they tend to exhibit poorer disposition and academic achievement in the subject in comparison to their peers with no identified needs (Kalambouka et al., 2016; Pilotti et al., 2023). This paper provides a narrative review of the literature on Inclusive Mathematics Education (IME) from an ideological perspective for students with SEN, with particular emphasis on the Irish context and its pedagogical implications. This is explored through three emerging areas in literature: Growth and Fixed Mindset, School Structure, and Mathematics Anxiety. 

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2026-02-04

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Keenan, H. (2026). An Ideological Perspective on Inclusive Mathematics Education for Students with Special Educational Needs . REACH: Journal of Inclusive Education in Ireland. Retrieved from https://reachjournal.ie/index.php/reach/article/view/622

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