Abstract The major purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence of learning difficulties (LDs) among primary school students (Grade 1 to Grade 3) in Jordan. A total of 306 students were randomly selected and tested using the Arabic version of the Woodcock-Johnson Basic Achievement Tests that measure reading, spelling, and calculation skills. The prevalence of the combined and types of LDs was investigated. In addition, the researchers explored the correspondence between the prevalence of LDs and the following variables: gender, grade level, school type, parents’ level of education, and monthly income. Results indicated that high prevalence and comorbidity rates were found among all LDs conditions; there was a higher prevalence of LDs in males than in females, increasing prevalence of identified LDs with an increasing grade level, and students who were identified with LDs were more likely to be from low socioeconomic status attending public schools. Implications and suggestions for future research are also discussed.

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约旦小学生学习困难的患病率和模式

摘要 本研究的主要目的是调查约旦小学生（一年级至三年级）学习困难（LDs）的患病率。共有 306 名学生被随机选择并使用阿拉伯语版的 Woodcock-Johnson Basic Achievement Tests 进行测试，该测试测量阅读、拼写和计算技能。调查了 LD 的组合和类型的流行情况。此外，研究人员探讨了 LD 的流行与以下变量之间的对应关系：性别、年级、学校类型、父母的教育水平和月收入。结果表明，在所有 LDs 条件下发现高患病率和合并症率；男性 LD 的患病率高于女性，随着年级水平的提高，已确定的 LD 的患病率增加，被认定为 LD 的学生更有可能来自社会经济地位较低的公立学校。还讨论了对未来研究的影响和建议。