An indepth examination of 27 adolescent admissions to a private psychiatric center was conducted to determine common characteristics, academic deficits, and special learning problems of emotionally disturbed children. (SB)

Medical records of 88 five- to twelve-year-old boys (44 with central language problems and a diagnosed hyperactive behavior syndrome) were reviewed. The best predictor of membership in the group with language problems and diagnosed hyperactivity was family alcohol problems. (Author)

Gives the classroom teacher guidelines which may help in recognizing the child with a hearing problem and lists a few techniques for accommodating the hard of hearing child in the regular classroom. (SJL)

Discusses some of the reasons why children fail in math, and suggests a general approach of moving from concrete to abstract in all situations. Reasons for math failure reviewed include too much or too little pressure on the child, lack of self-confidence, learning disabilities, and lack of vocabulary. (DLS)

Comparisons of a child's behavior in a variety of situations and under different sets of expectations provide a basis for identifying learning problems and for differentiating them from individual variations in learning styles. (MB)

Presented are responses to questions often asked about slow learners, including: What kinds of materials can be used with slow learners? Is it advisable to deliver lecture lessons to slow learners? How do you start a class lesson? Can the teacher of slow learners reach every student? Teaching techniques and learning activities are described.…

Describes one teacher's experiences using "kid-watching" with four challenging middle school students, noting how such observation provides valuable insights into how some individuals learn. (SR)

Considers the impact of the introduction of graphic calculators into assessment within the International Baccalaureate Diploma. Discusses difficulties that arise in the development of practice questions, how these difficulties were resolved in the questions that appeared on the examinations, and problems of different calculator syntax. (Author/KHR)

Presents findings from a research project in two high school mathematics classrooms. Focuses on the ways in which teachers' classroom interventions promote the growth of students' mathematical understanding. Describes 'blocking' as one of the major interventions of mathematics teachers. Discusses implications of the intervention strategy for…

Presents a recounting of the work of Kepler and Wiles, great minds who made a tangible impact on the field of mathematics but who had to overcome seemingly insurmountable roadblocks. (KHR)

Examined learning problems in South African sample of 7- to 14-year-olds whose mothers reported excessively high infant bilirubin shortly after the child's birth. Found that this sample had lowered verbal ability with the majority also showing impaired short-term and long-term memory. Findings suggested that impaired formation of astrocytes…

Studied the advantages of the one-to-one instructional format over Direct Instruction group teaching in the remedial education of six male fifth graders who were learning fractions and spelling. The one-to-one method resulted in faster student mastery of both subjects. However, the teacher time per instructional session was greater. (DG)

Discusses learning systems and learning difficulties, and describes the use of a simulation to help professionals better understand people with learning difficulties. The General Systems Theory and a systems approach are discussed, the role of debriefing is considered, and theoretical perspectives on the development of learning disabilities are…

Federal and state efforts to enhance equal education opportunities through narrowly framed special programs have become problematic, as core curriculum instruction is slighted and children are classified in highly dubious ways. This article discusses problems and needed reforms of both the "second system" and regular education. Includes 20…