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Inquiry-Based Instruction in Mathematics for Students with Learning Disabilities: A Review of the Literature
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Krawec, Jennifer; Steinberg, Marissa – Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2019
Opportunities for students to learn mathematics through innovative, authentic experiences in an inquiry-based instructional approach have become much more common for students in regular and advanced math classes. Yet, the same cannot be said for students with learning disabilities. One of the primary reasons is that key tenets of the inquiry…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Inquiry, Mathematics Instruction, Students with Disabilities
Mnemonic Strategies in Mathematics Instruction for Students with Learning Disabilities: A Narrative Review
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Boon, Richard T.; Urton, Karolina; Gru¨nke, Matthias; Rux, Thomas A. – Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2019
This narrative review provides an overview of the research literature on the effectiveness of mnemonics in mathematics instruction for students with learning disabilities in a K-12 classroom. Eleven studies were identified in refereed journal articles and doctoral dissertations from 1975 to December 2018 that met the inclusion criteria. Overall…
Descriptors: Mnemonics, Mathematics Instruction, Students with Disabilities, Learning Disabilities
Intervention Research for Helping Elementary School Students with Math Learning Difficulties Understand and Solve Word Problems: 1996-2010
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Hord, Casey; Xin, Yan Ping – Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2013
The authors completed a narrative review of studies of mathematics interventions from 1996 to 2010 for helping elementary school students with difficulties in mathematics solve word problems. Key instructional components supported by research are teaching cognitive and metacognitive skills; schema-based instruction focusing on semantic analysis,…
Descriptors: Learning Problems, Intervention, Elementary School Students, Word Problems (Mathematics)
One More Time: The Need for More Mathematical Problem Solving and What the Research Says about It
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Woodward, John – Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2013
This article reviews recent research in math problem solving for students with learning disabilities. Two recently published syntheses of research on mathematics by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) are used as frameworks for interpreting this body of work. A significant amount of the work in special education over the last decade is…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Problem Solving, Learning Disabilities, Special Education
Learning Disabilities/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Test Accommodations in Professional Licensing under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Latham, Patricia H.; Latham, Peter S. – Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 1998
Reviews court decisions regarding the documentation of disabilities and accommodations for individuals with learning disabilities and/or attention-deficit disorders taking licensing examinations from the National Board of Medical Examiners and the State Bar Examiners. Professional schools and licensing authorities are urged to work toward…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Civil Rights Legislation, Court Litigation, Learning Disabilities
The Effects of Child Maltreatment on Learning Disabilities and Interventions.
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Lowenthal, Barbara – Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2003
This article discusses the increase in the rate and intensity of child maltreatment, defines the types of maltreatment (physical, sexual, psychological and neglect), their possible effects on learning, and school interventions that can assist the children with learning disabilities. The need for a structured classroom environment is emphasized.…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Child Abuse, Child Neglect