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Peer reviewedParmar, Rene S.; Cawley, John F. – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 1994
Matrix organization can be used to construct math word problems for children with mild disabilities. Matrix organization specifies the characteristics of problems, such as problem theme or setting, operations, level of computation complexity, reading vocabulary level, and need for classification. A sample scope and sequence and 16 sample word…
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Diagnostic Teaching, Elementary Education, Mathematics Instruction
Peer reviewedCawley, John F.; Parmar, Rene S.; Yan, Wenfan; Miller, James H. – Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 1998
This study examined the arithmetic computation performance of 229 normally achieving students (ages 9 to 14) and 101 students with learning disabilities. Results found that the students with learning disabilities performed at lower levels and that their progress from one age to another was extremely limited. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Arithmetic, Computation, Curriculum Development
Peer reviewedParmar, Rene S.; Cawley, John F. – Remedial and Special Education (RASE), 1991
Normally achieving students (n=119) and students with mild handicaps (n=83) in grades 3-6 were instructed to create and answer computation items similar to samples given. Students with mild handicaps understood item characteristics enough to create like items, though averaging three years behind normal achievers. A sample instructional activity is…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Arithmetic, Computation, Drills (Practice)
