Meeting the Challenge of Mathematics Reform for Students with LD.

Woodward, John; Montague, Marjorie

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ERIC Number: EJ652076

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Publication Date: 2002

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Meeting the Challenge of Mathematics Reform for Students with LD.

Woodward, John; Montague, Marjorie

Journal of Special Education, v36 n2 p89-101 Sum 2002

This article discusses forces driving mathematics reform: shifting theoretical paradigms, disappointing levels of mathematics performance of students in the United States, and the impact of rapidly changing technologies. Concerns about this reform from the special education community are discussed, and synthesized special education research relevant to mathematics reform is provided. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Academic Standards, Constructivism (Learning), Disabilities, Educational Change, Educational Practices, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities, Mathematics Instruction, Special Education Teachers, Teaching Methods, Theory Practice Relationship

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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