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Watt, Sarah J.; Watkins, Jessie R.; Abbitt, Jason – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2016
This review investigates effective interventions for teaching algebra to students with learning disabilities and evaluates the complexity and alignment of skills with the Common Core State Standards in math. The review includes the results of 10 experimental and 5 single-subject designs (N = 15) producing a moderate overall effect size (g = 0.48).…
Descriptors: Algebra, Learning Disabilities, Mathematics Instruction, Intervention
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Vogel, Gila; Fresko, Barbara; Wertheim, Cheruta – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2007
Peer tutoring is a commonly provided support service for students with learning disabilities (LD) in institutions of higher education. A large-scale survey was conducted to evaluate the PERACH peer tutoring project for students with LD at 25 universities, regional colleges, and teacher training colleges in Israel. The purpose of the study was to…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Learning Disabilities, Foreign Countries, Tutors
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Elkins, John – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2007
This article advocates an approach to supporting students who experience difficulties in learning, irrespective of nosology, particularly in the key areas of literacy and numeracy. In the state of Queensland, Australia, a distinction has been made between students' experiencing learning difficulties and those who have learning disabilities (LD).…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Early Intervention, Learning Problems, Numeracy
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Campbell, Beverly J.; And Others – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1991
This study, with three mildly handicapped nine-year olds, investigated the effects on capitalization skills of a peer teaching procedure combined with student letter-writing activities. Findings indicated acquisition of the skills, with mixed results for generalization. Two of the 3 mildly handicapped peer teachers (ages 10-11) also improved their…
Descriptors: Capitalization (Alphabetic), Generalization, Instructional Effectiveness, Intermediate Grades