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Schumacher, Robin F.; Krowka, Sarah K.; Haymond, Kelly S.; Newman-Gonchar, Rebecca A.; Gersten, Russell – Instructional Research Group, 2023
This systematic review and meta-analysis appraised and synthesized mathematics interventions research addressing rational number concepts for students with mathematics difficulties (MD) in Grades 3-9. Included studies (n = 28) meet the What Works Clearinghouse Group Design standards (Version 4.0) for study quality. Across all studies, we found…
Descriptors: Meta Analysis, Mathematics Instruction, Numeracy, Learning Problems
Gersten, Russell; Chard, David J.; Jayanthi, Madhavi; Baker, Scott K.; Morphy, Paul; Flojo, Jonathan – Center on Instruction, 2008
This meta-analysis synthesizes experimental and quasi-experimental research on instruction that enhances the mathematics performance of K-12 students with learning disabilities. It reports the findings from this synthesis, discusses the implications for practice, and suggests next steps for research and professional development efforts in this…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Learning Problems, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities
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Gersten, Russell – Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, 1984
Conclusion about site-specific determinants of educational outcomes of the controversial longitudinal evaluation of the Follow Through programs (1976) are challenged again by reexamining the Direct Instruction model data. Reanalysis confirms earlier critiques and supports more recent research funding on the relationship between types of…
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Elementary Education, Evaluation Methods, Mathematics Achievement
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Gersten, Russell; Chard, David J.; Jayanthi, Madhavi; Baker, Scott K.; Morphy, Paul; Flojo, Jonathan – Review of Educational Research, 2009
The purpose of this meta-analysis was to synthesize findings from 42 interventions (randomized control trials and quasi-experimental studies) on instructional approaches that enhance the mathematics proficiency of students with learning disabilities. We examined the impact of four categories of instructional components: (a) approaches to…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Curriculum Design, Formative Evaluation, Learning Disabilities
Gersten, Russell; Baker, Scott – 1999
The current state of the knowledge base on the effectiveness of specific instructional practices for English-language learners was examined by conducting an exploratory meta-analysis on eight studies of instructional interventions and using qualitative synthesis to supplement this analysis. The first data source was the eight intervention studies…
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language), Focus Groups
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Vaughn, Sharon; Gersten, Russell; Chard, David J. – Exceptional Children, 2000
This article summarizes the critical findings of recent research syntheses concerning intervention with students who have learning disabilities. The syntheses examined research on higher-order processing and problem- solving, reading comprehension, written expression, and grouping practices associated with improved outcomes in reading. Principles…
Descriptors: Educational Principles, Elementary Secondary Education, Grouping (Instructional Purposes), Instructional Effectiveness