This comprehensive collection of information about software programs is intended to help secondary language arts teachers choose software to supplement their instruction of mildly handicapped students. The first section is a correlations matrix, which lists all software programs abstracted, indicates computer compatibility, and correlates each…

This annotated bibliography provides journal references on how children learn mathematics and about diagnostic and remedial techniques for teaching mathematics, particularly at the elementary school level. A large number of the articles report research in diagnostic and prescriptive mathematics. (MNS)

This second annotated bibliography provides references to articles, books, dissertations, and presentations published since the first bibliography appeared in 1979. The focus is again on how children learn mathematics and on diagnostic and remedial techniques for teaching mathematics, particularly at the elementary school level. Many research…

This document contains 15 research papers presented at the Fourth and Fifth Annual Conferences of the Research Council for Diagnostic and Prescriptive Mathematics. The papers are organized into four sections. In part I, four position papers by Romberg, Engelhardt, Ashlock, and Heddens reflect research ideas which underlie the Council. Part II…

The paper addresses the secondary learning problems that accompany various types of cerebral palsy. Three major types of cerebral palsy are reviewed: spastic, athetoid, and ataxic. Among associated disabilities noted are disorders with the primitive reflexes (such as the moro and asymmetric tonic neck reflexes). Sensory impairments associated with…

While teachers are well aware of the effect of nutrition on children's health, they are less aware of the relationship of diet to the learning process. An indirect relationship between nutrition and learning exists because food is required to supply energy for learning. Research has shown that a highly nutritional breakfast results in improved…

In addition to identifying the causes and physical effects of various nutritional deficiencies, this discussion describes the effects of each deficiency on the learning process. The recommended daily food intake for children and teenagers is also noted. Eight types of nutritional deficiency are discussed in detail: (1) malnutrition (both…

Author discusses how he introduced a mix of traditional and programed instructional methods to the problem of teaching algebra to a slow-track ninth grade class which contained many inner city learning problems. (Author)

This study involved the extensive testing and interviewing of 102 primary grade pupils, representing a sampling from diverse school environments, to study the capabilities and difficulties evidenced by primary-grade pupils in solving open addition and subtraction sentences. Phase 1 of the study identified the specific incorrect procedures commonly…

Authors described some recent work with young teachers and reluctant learners. (Editor/RK)

The Norfolk/Chesapeake Teacher Corps Project developed a special component which focused on helping teachers and interns become sensitive to the needs of exceptional children and on helping them master competencies required to individualize instruction in the regular classroom for children without severe handicaps. (Author/JA)

This article discusses a class for handicaps called Special Learning and Behavior Problems (SLBP). The statutory basis and regulations governing SLBP are mentioned, followed by descriptions of the programs basic components and its salient features. (BW)

The educational deficiencies of disadvantaged secondary students can be realistically overcome through a comprehensive program. First, the educational package must include an individualized educational plan that focuses on resolving each student's specific difficulties. Second, the package must include a mastery-based instructional program. The…

Ways in which the emerging field of cognitive science can have a major impact on practical education are demonstrated by an overview of two projects: the work on Socratic tutoring by Collins and Stevens, and the diagnosing students' misconceptions in arithmetic by Brown and Burton. These two projects are cited as examples of how the techniques of…