Author suggests some new ways to help solve learning problems in the classroom. (GB)

How to use listening to responses as a diagnostic tool to discover children's reading and comprehension problems. (RB)

Suggests that much of the trouble people have with numbers is linguistic. Points out differences between language and mathematical dimensions of math terms. Gives tips concerning reading of math problems, finding out what messages children are receiving, and the importance of basic number facts and estimation. (RH)

This article presents information to help the teacher recognize and teach children with special learning needs. Suggestions for diagnosis, classroom strategies, and ideas for home use are offered. Resources for teacher use follow the article. (DF)