Mathematics can be a difficult topic both to teach and to learn. Word problems specifically can be difficult for students with disabilities because they have to conceptualize what the problem is asking for, and they must perform the correct operation accurately. Current trends in mathematics instruction stem from the National Council of Teachers…

The purpose of the present study was to examine the effectiveness of a constructive strategic training program on improving students' performance in solving multiplication problems. The participants were three third graders with math learning difficulties. In this teaching experiment design study, microgenetic approach was employed to analyze…

A study proposed a sequenced process for inferring word meaning from context in order to investigate experimentally where, within the process, differences between learners of varying skill occur, and to discover the kinds of information students need in order to acquire vocabulary most effectively. Six five-step tasks, each designed around an…