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Morin, Lisa L.; Watson, Silvana M. R.; Hester, Peggy; Raver, Sharon – Learning Disability Quarterly, 2017
For students with mathematics difficulties (MD), math word problem solving is especially challenging. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a problem-solving strategy, bar model drawing, on the mathematical problem-solving skills of students with MD. The study extended previous research that suggested that schematic-based…
Descriptors: Learning Disabilities, Mathematics Instruction, Teaching Methods, Word Problems (Mathematics)
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Wilkins, Jesse L. M.; Jones, Brett D. – Planning and Changing, 2009
Most U.S. states have developed sophisticated assessment programs to evaluate student achievement and hold schools, teachers, and students accountable for learning important content. The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB, 2002) has placed further pressure on educators and administrators to ensure that all students are learning. Yet, some…
Descriptors: Mathematics Tests, High Stakes Tests, Measurement, Basic Skills