NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Showing all 3 results Save | Export
A Comparison of Learning Disabled and Normal Children on the Boehm Test of Basic Concepts.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Kavale, Kenneth – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1982
The LD first graders were found to have a lower level as well as greater variability in their understanding of basic concepts. The greatest discrepancy of the LD group was found on concepts of quantity, space, and miscellaneous, respectively. (Author)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Concept Formation, Grade 1, Learning Disabilities
Conceptual and Educational Implications of the Use of Efficient Task Strategies by Learning Disabled Children.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Torgesen, Joseph K. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1980
The paper reviews research which presents evidence that learning disabled (LD) children, like other groups that show performance deficiencies, do not spontaneously employ appropriate goal directed task strategies in many situations. (Author/PHR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Concept Formation, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities
Longitudinal Development of Conservation Skills in Learning Disabled Children.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Speece, Deborah L.; And Others – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1986
A longitudinal investigation on development of conservation skills in 31 learning disabled (LD) children suggested that delayed transition between preoperational and concrete operational thought may be an important factor in understanding the continued school failure of learning disabled children. (Author/CL)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Concept Formation, Conservation (Concept), Developmental Stages