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Ke, Fengfeng; Abras, Tatiana – British Journal of Educational Technology, 2013
In this paper, we describe an in situ study that examined the diverse design features and effects of three pre-algebra games for middle school children who have either challenges with learning or different language backgrounds. Data were collected through in-field observation, artifact analysis, school performance report and knowledge test during…
Descriptors: Algebra, Middle School Students, Learning Disabilities, Computer Games
Hernandez, Don – Principal Leadership, 2009
Preparing students from low-income, minority families to graduate is a challenge that begins as early as elementary school but becomes a particular concern at the secondary level. Low-income students are twice as likely as higher-income students to be poorly prepared for grade-level work and 1.3 times more likely to have learning disabilities,…
Descriptors: Video Games, Income, Negative Attitudes, Learning Disabilities
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Alster, Elaine H. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1997
This study compares algebra performance tested under timed and extended-time conditions of 88 community college students with and without learning disabilities (LD). With extended time, the LD students' performance did not differ significantly from the timed or extended-time scores of the students without learning disabilities. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Algebra, College Students, Community Colleges