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Dunlap, William P.; McKnight, Martha – Academic Therapy, 1980
Fourteen steps are suggested: perceive problem, decode written symbols, formulate general meaning, translate the general message into the mathematical message, determine question(s), gather data, analyze relationships, decide on processes, estimate answers, encode data into mathematical sentences, perform operations, answer questions, and check…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Mathematics, Problem Solving, Teaching Methods
Koons, Theresa L. – Academic Therapy, 1985
A step-by-step procedure for teaching students to solve time-lapse problems allows the student to convert what is normally a pure mental process to a systematic paper and pencil activity coupled with a step-by-step thought pattern. (CL)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Problem Solving, Teaching Methods, Time Factors (Learning)
Crank, Joe N. – Academic Therapy, 1988
To improve problem-solving skills of learning-disabled students, five attributes of problem solution are outlined: the solution's permanence, starting time, length of time required, ease of implementation, and creation of additional problems. Based on these attributes, a structured method for rating and choosing solutions to personal or social…
Descriptors: Decision Making Skills, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities, Logical Thinking
Snyder, Kathleen – Academic Therapy, 1988
RIDGES is a mnemonic device designed to give upper elementary and high school students a structure to follow when solving word problems. RIDGES stands for Read the problem; I know statement; Draw a picture; Goal statement; Equation development; and Solve the equation. (VW)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Strategies, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematics Skills
Cawley, John F.; Parmar, Rene S. – Academic Therapy, 1990
This paper discusses the "Curriculum and Evaluation Standards" (produced by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics) that are of particular relevance to mildly handicapped children. Concepts discussed include curriculum and instruction, need for a broad spectrum of mathematics, problem solving, vocabulary, emphasis on understanding, and…
Descriptors: Calculators, Comprehension, Curriculum, Elementary Secondary Education
Posthill, Suzanne M.; Roffman, Arlyn J. – Academic Therapy, 1990
The article describes typical conceptual problems that limit adolescents and young adults with learning disabilities in their efforts to become financially responsible. In a case study format, five money management problems are presented and resolved, including organizing financial records, budgeting, reconciling bank statements, and dividing…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Case Studies, High Schools, Home Management
Bengfort, Anne – Academic Therapy, 1987
The article provides step-by-step procedures for teaching learning-disabled students how to ask for teacher help. Procedures involve role playing a classroom situation as it had occurred, modeling a situation for problem resolution, role playing again, analyzing and synthesizing the modeling situation, and applying these steps to other classroom…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Counseling Techniques, Elementary Secondary Education, Helping Relationship
