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Spooner, Fred; McKissick, Bethany R.; Knight, Victoria F. – Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 2017
The use of evidence-based practices (EBPs) was mandated with the passage of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB), and continues with the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Accordingly, all children, including those with severe disabilities, must be taught both daily living and academic skills using EBPs. In this article, we synthesize,…
Descriptors: Evidence Based Practice, Severe Disabilities, Educational Strategies, Daily Living Skills
Browder, Diane M.; Spooner, Fred; Lo, Ya-yu; Saunders, Alicia F.; Root, Jenny R.; Ley Davis, Luann; Brosh, Chelsi R. – Journal of Special Education, 2018
This study evaluated an intervention developed through an Institute of Education Sciences-funded Goal 2 research project to teach students with moderate intellectual disability (moderate ID) to solve addition and subtraction word problems. The intervention involved modified schema-based instruction that embedded effective practices (e.g.,…
Descriptors: Moderate Intellectual Disability, Word Problems (Mathematics), Intervention, Mathematics Skills
Root, Jenny; Saunders, Alicia; Spooner, Fred; Brosh, Chelsi – Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals, 2017
The ability to solve mathematical problems related to purchasing and personal finance is important in promoting skill generalization and increasing independence for individuals with moderate intellectual disabilities (IDs). Using a multiple probe across participant design, this study investigated the effects of modified schema-based instruction…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Moderate Intellectual Disability, Mathematics Instruction, Problem Solving