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The Relationship between Computational Fluency and Student Success in General Studies Mathematics
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Hegeman, Jennifer; Waters, Gavin – MathAMATYC Educator, 2012
Many developmental mathematics programs emphasize computational fluency with the assumption that this is a necessary contributor to student success in general studies mathematics. In an effort to determine which skills are most essential, scores on a computational fluency test were correlated with student success in general studies mathematics at…
Descriptors: Computation, Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Education, Introductory Courses
Mathematics and Metacognition in Adolescents and Adults with Learning Disabilities
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Desoete, Annemie – International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education, 2009
A majority of studies on learning disabilities have focused on elementary grades. Although problems with learning disabilities are life-affecting only a few studies focus on deficits in adults. In this study adults with isolated mathematical disabilities (n = 101) and adults with combined mathematical and reading disabilities (n = 130) solved…
Descriptors: Learning Disabilities, Metacognition, Adults, Reading Difficulties
Plumbing. Module 6 of the Vocational Education Readiness Test (VERT).
Thomas, Edward L., Comp. – 1981
Focusing on plumbing, this module is one of eight included in the Vocational Education Readiness Test (VERT). The module begins by listing the objectives of the module and describing tools and equipment needed. The remainder of the module contains sections on manipulative skills, trade vocabulary, tool identification, trade computational skills,…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Competency Based Education, Computation, Disabilities
Basic Wiring. Module 2 of the Vocational Education Readiness Test (VERT).
Thomas, Edward L., Comp. – 1981
Focusing on basic welding, this module is one of eight included in the Vocational Education Readiness Test (VERT). The module begins by listing the objectives of the module and describing tools and equipment needed. The remainder of the module contains sections on manipulative skills, trade vocabulary, tool identification, trade computation…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Competency Based Education, Computation, Disabilities
Welding. Module 8 of the Vocational Education Readiness Test (VERT).
Thomas, Edward L., Comp. – 1981
Focusing on welding, this module is one of eight included in the Vocational Education Readiness Tests (VERT). The module begins by listing the objectives of the module and describing tools and equipment needed. The remainder of the module contains sections on manipulative skills, trade vocabulary, tool identification, trade computational skills,…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Competency Based Education, Computation, Disabilities
Carpentry. Module 3 of the Vocational Education Readiness Test (VERT).
Thomas, Edward L., Comp. – 1981
Focusing on carpentry, this module is one of eight included in the Vocational Education Readiness Test (VERT). The module begins by listing the objectives of the module and describing tools and equipment needed. The remainder of the module contains sections on manipulative skills, trade vocabulary, tool identification, trade computational skills,…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Carpentry, Competency Based Education, Computation
Quantity Foods. Module 7 of the Vocational Education Readiness Test (VERT).
Thomas, Edward L., Comp. – 1981
Focusing on quantity foods, this module is one of eight included in the Vocational Education Readiness Tests (VERT). The module begins by listing the objectives of the module and describing tools and equipment needed. The remainder of the module contains sections on manipulative skills, trade vocabulary, tool identification, trade computational…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Competency Based Education, Computation, Disabilities
Home Economics (Clothing). Module 4 of the Vocational Education Readiness Test (VERT).
Thomas, Edward L., Comp. – 1981
Focusing on clothing, this module is one of eight included in the Vocational Education Readiness Test (VERT). The module begins by listing the objectives of the module and describing tools and equipment needed. The remainder of the module contains sections on manipulative skills, trade vocabulary, tool identification, trade computational skills,…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Clothing, Competency Based Education, Computation
Improving Job Site Skills Project. Local 343 United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America & Construction Labour Relations Association of Manitoba. Final Summary Report.
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McKeag, Janis – 1994
A project of Local 343 of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America and the Construction Labour Relations Association (CLRA) of Manitoba documented the workplace literacy skills needed by union carpenters on job sites in Manitoba. The following techniques were used: mailed questionnaires to the carpenter members of Local 343 and…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Basic Skills, Building Trades, Carpentry