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Understanding Coronavirus (COVID-19) as a Small Particle to Students with
Special Needs
Rina Maryanti, Achmad Hufad, Sunardi, Asep Bayu Dani Nandiyanto, Tryastuti
Irawati Belliny Manullang
Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to assess students with special
needs’ understanding of the size and shape of the COVID-19 as a
particle. This study was conducted by giving 60 questions to the students
to investigate their level of understanding. To ensure the evaluation
precisely, the students from four special needs schools in Kuningan
District in Indonesia were assisted by their parents when answering the
questions. Different levels of the students’ understanding were
obtained. As many as 8 students (or 35% of students) scored below 70,
while 15 students (or 65% of the students) scored more than 70. Students
aged 15 years had the lowest average score of 4.7, while students aged 8
years had the highest average score of 9.2. Most of the students with
special needs understood that COVID-19 is a small particle, however, the
strategies for improving their understanding need special techniques. This
study is important to give knowledge on how to prevent COVID-19 among
students with special needs. Indeed, this can lower the spreading of the
virus.
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