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Butler, Deborah L.; Beckingham, Beverly; Lauscher, Helen J. Novak – Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 2005
This article presents three in-depth case studies focused on supporting students with learning challenges to learn math strategically. Participants were three eighth-grade students enrolled in a learning assistance classroom who were of at least average intelligence but who were performing significantly below grade level in mathematics. These case…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Mathematics Education, Intelligence, Case Studies
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Hux, Karen; Stogsdill, Melinda – Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 1993
An adult with language-learning difficulty participated in an instruction program for remediating a morphological impairment. The program focused on metalinguistic information and the contrast of sentence pairs differing in single morphological features. Results confirmed the program's effectiveness in improving the accuracy of suffix usage in…
Descriptors: Adults, Case Studies, Instructional Effectiveness, Learning Disabilities
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Zigmond, Naomi; Baker, Janice M. – Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 1994
Data relating to an intermediate-grade student with learning disabilities were collected when the student was being served in a resource room and during full-time mainstreaming. Data included achievement measures, classroom observation data, and school adjustment data. Data do not show significant improvements in reading achievement when in the…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Case Studies, Instructional Effectiveness, Intermediate Grades
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Jitendra, Asha K.; Salmento, Mary M.; Haydt, Lisa A. – Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 1999
This case study evaluates the extent to which seven basal mathematics programs for fourth-grade students adhered to salient instructional design criteria when teaching the mathematics skill of subtraction across zeros. Results indicated that across the 1994-1995 mathematics series, only Silver Burdett & Ginn satisfied most criteria. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Grade 4, Instructional Design, Intermediate Grades
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Whinnery, Keith W.; Fuchs, Lynn S. – Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 1992
Computer application of Curriculum-Based Measurement is presented as a methodology capable of linking student performance and instructional decision making. A case study with a fifth grade learning-disabled student and mathematics illustrates how CBM with computerized feedback systems can be used to systematically implement effective teaching…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Managed Instruction, Diagnostic Teaching, Elementary Secondary Education
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Tindal, Gerald; Hasbrouck, Jan – Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 1991
A system is presented for advancing writing assessment beyond simple summative statements into a procedure for planning and evaluating instruction for all students, particularly those with learning disabilities. Case studies are presented in which writing samples are analyzed both quantitatively and qualitatively for story idea,…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Learning Disabilities
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Trent, Stanley C. – Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 1997
Describes the first-year implementation of an inclusive education model for students with learning disabilities in an urban elementary school in which the student population is primarily African American and poor. Presents the program's activities and constraints along with case studies discussing the outcomes of two children. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Black Students, Case Studies, Disadvantaged Youth, Diversity (Student)
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Jordan, Nancy C. – Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 1995
This article proposes a developmental approach to the assessment of early mathematics disabilities. It examines major findings concerning children's early mathematical thinking, emphasizing counting and calculation skills. Both normal and atypical development are considered, and guidelines for an assessment procedure are offered. A case vignette…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Child Development, Clinical Diagnosis, Cognitive Development
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Phillips, Norris B.; And Others – Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 1996
Comparison of two fourth-grade teachers who effected different patterns of achievement (either expected achievement or high achievement) among their students (including those with learning disabilities or low achieving) found important differences in terms of pacing and format of instruction, student involvement in the lessons, motivation,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Case Studies, Elementary School Teachers, Grade 4