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Morin, Lisa L.; Agrawal, Jugnu – Learning Disabilities: A Contemporary Journal, 2022
The purpose of this article was to evaluate the quality of research studies and the evidence base for algebra instruction for secondary students with learning disabilities (LD) from 2000 to 2020. We evaluated the quality of methodological rigor of a total of eight single subject and three group design research studies using the 2014 Council for…
Descriptors: Algebra, Teaching Methods, Mathematics Instruction, Learning Disabilities
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Bone, Erin; Bouck, Emily; Witmer, Sara – Learning Disabilities: A Contemporary Journal, 2021
It is imperative teachers use evidence-based practices to instruct all learners. Yet, there are limited reviews focused on educational practices to support secondary students with learning disabilities in algebra. This evidence-based systematic review focused on research published in peer review journals between 1999 and 2019. Eighteen studies…
Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Algebra, Mathematics Instruction
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Hwang, Jiwon; Riccomini, Paul J.; Morano, Stephanie – Learning Disabilities: A Contemporary Journal, 2019
Algebra problem solving is one of the most difficult areas in the mathematics curriculum for secondary students with learning disabilities (LD) due to the higher-order reasoning demands and strategic thinking required. The purpose of this review is to examine how effective algebra problem-solving interventions conceptualize the cognitive processes…
Descriptors: Algebra, Problem Solving, Mathematics Instruction, Intervention
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Saddler, Bruce; Ellis-Robinson, Tammy; Asaro-Saddler, Kristie – Learning Disabilities: A Contemporary Journal, 2018
One area of writing that may be particularly problematic, causing both academic and behavioral challenges for writers with learning disabilities, is constructing sentences. Sentences are the building blocks of coherent and effective writing and constructing syntactically correct and complex sentences is a critical skill characterizing expert…
Descriptors: Learning Disabilities, Sentences, Teaching Methods, Writing Instruction
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Kim, Soo Jung; Xin, Yan Ping – Learning Disabilities: A Contemporary Journal, 2022
We conducted a comprehensive synthesis of computer-assisted instruction (CAI) research that aimed to facilitate the learning of mathematical word problem solving involving elementary and secondary school students with learning disabilities or difficulties in mathematics. We examined a total of 13 studies under the four instructional categories:…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Word Problems (Mathematics), Problem Solving, Mathematics Instruction
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Lubin, Jacqueline; Polloway, Edward A. – Learning Disabilities: A Contemporary Journal, 2016
Over the years, mnemonic instruction has been promoted as an effective strategy to teach students with learning problems including learning disabilities (LD) or mild intellectual disability (MID). This paper discusses mnemonic instruction, including types, versatility in use, and effectiveness with struggling learners. Specific emphasis then is…
Descriptors: Mnemonics, Social Studies, Learning Problems, Learning Disabilities
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Myers, Jonté A.; Wang, Jun; Brownell, Mary T.; Gagnon, Joseph Calvin – Learning Disabilities: A Contemporary Journal, 2015
The purpose of our literature review was to extend and update Maccini, Mulcahy, and Wilson's (2007) review of the literature on mathematics interventions for secondary students with learning disabilities (LD). An extensive search of the research literature netted 15 research studies that focused on mathematics interventions for secondary students…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Intervention, Learning Disabilities, Secondary School Students