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Namkung, Jessica; Fuchs, Lynn – Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2019
Competence with fractions is foundational to acquiring more advanced mathematical skills. However, achieving competency with fractions is challenging for many students, especially for those with mathematics learning difficulties who often lack foundational skill with whole numbers. Teaching fractions is also challenging for many teachers as they…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Fractions, Mathematics Skills, Learning Problems
Powell, Sarah R.; Stevens, Elizabeth A.; Berry, Katherine A. – Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2019
Word problems require students to read a language-based problem, identify necessary information to answer a prompt, and perform calculation(s) to develop a problem solution. Solving word problems proves particularly challenging for students with mathematics difficulties because skill in reading, interpretation of language, and mathematics are…
Descriptors: Word Problems (Mathematics), Intervention, Elementary School Students, Grade 3
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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
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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)
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Xin, Yan Ping; Si, Luo; Hord, Casey; Zhang, Dake; Cetinas, Suleyman; Park, Joo Young – Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2012
The study explored the effects of a computer-assisted COnceptual Model-based Problem-Solving (COMPS) program on multiplicative word-problem-solving performance of students with learning disabilities or difficulties. The COMPS program emphasizes mathematical modeling with algebraic expressions of relations. Participants were eight fourth and fifth…
Descriptors: Learning Disabilities, Program Effectiveness, Teaching Methods, Problem Solving
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Swain, Kristine; Bertini, Tamara D.; Coffey, Dara – Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2010
Research in the area of elementary mathematics has been limited in recent years. Direct instruction methods, including drill tasks, have been recommended for elementary students who have mathematics difficulties. This project involves two studies that examined the effectiveness of a specific direct instruction intervention, Folding-In, on the math…
Descriptors: Intervention, Mathematics Instruction, Learning Disabilities, Special Needs Students
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Therrien, William J.; Budin, Shannon Gormley – Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2008
The Reread-Adapt and Answer-Comprehend (RAAC) intervention has been demonstrated to improve the reading achievement of students with reading disabilities. This case study examines the impact of the RAAC intervention on two students with reading and behavioral difficulties. Results indicate that the RAAC intervention has the potential to be…
Descriptors: Reading Difficulties, Intervention, Reading Achievement, Behavior Problems
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Johnson, Doris; And Others – Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 1996
Summarizes the responses of six authors to questions on educational research intervention with students having learning disabilities. Notes agreement among the contributors to the discussion that terminology is an issue and that careful selection and description of subject groups is a critical component of intervention research. Identifies twelve…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Intervention, Learning Disabilities, Research Design
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Johnson, Doris; And Others – Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 1996
This introduction to a special issue, focused on research into educational intervention for children and adults with learning disabilities, describes activities of a special committee of the Learning Disabilities Association that included soliciting the views of scholars concerning terminology, ethical issues, research design, and barriers to…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethics, Information Dissemination
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Torgesen, Joseph K. – Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 1996
Presents the author's views concerning the nature of educational intervention in learning disabilities. Considers ethical issues, research design, and measurement of change. Discusses the barriers to conducting intervention studies and methods for dissemination of the research findings. (DB)
Descriptors: Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethics, Information Dissemination
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Vaughn, Sharon – Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 1996
Presents the author's views on the nature of educational intervention in learning disabilities. Discusses the meaning of the terms intervention, remediation, tutoring, and accommodations; addresses optimal characteristics of intervention research; and examines ethical issues, research design, measurement of change, and barriers to conducting…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethics, Information Dissemination
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Fleischner, Jeannette – Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 1996
Presents the author's views concerning the nature of educational intervention in learning disabilities. Examines distinctions between intervention, remediation, tutoring, and accommodations. Examines the differences from regular classroom instruction along with the optimal characteristics of intervention research. Discusses ethical issues,…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethics, Information Dissemination
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Morris, Robin – Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 1996
Presents the author's views on the questions posed by the nature of educational intervention in learning disabilities. Discusses the influence of two primary concepts, change and interaction, on children's development in terms of educational intervention. Also considers ethical issues, research design, and measurement of change. (DB)
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethics
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Zigmond, Naomi – Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 1996
Presents the author's views on the nature of educational intervention in learning disabilities through a discussion of distinctions between intervention, remediation, tutoring, and accommodations; optimal characteristics of intervention research; ethical issues, research design, and measurement of change; and barriers to conducting intervention…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethics, Information Dissemination
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Fuchs, Douglas – Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 1996
Presents the author's perspective on the topic of educational intervention for students with learning disabilities through a discussion of using validated, curriculum-based measurement as a determinant of effective instruction. Also examines the optimal characteristics and ethics of intervention research and the dissemination and implementation of…
Descriptors: Curriculum Based Assessment, Data Interpretation, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education