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van Garderen, Delinda; Scheuermann, Amy; Jackson, Christa – Learning Disability Quarterly, 2013
This study examined students' understanding of diagrams and their use of diagrams as tools to solve mathematical word problems. Students with learning disabilities (LD), typically achieving students, and gifted students in Grades 4 through 7 ("N" = 95) participated. Students were presented with novel mathematical word problem-solving…
Descriptors: Word Problems (Mathematics), Mathematics Instruction, Problem Solving, Visual Aids
Brehe Pixler, Priscilla – ProQuest LLC, 2009
No Child Left Behind requires school districts to demonstrate adequate yearly progress in mathematics for all students, including the sub-population of disabled students. Given that more than 200 Ohio school districts have implemented Everyday Mathematics (EM) to achieve this mandate, districts need to know if this standards-based program meets…
Descriptors: Testing Accommodations, Federal Legislation, Mild Disabilities, Learning Disabilities
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Osborn, Jan; Freeman, Amy; Burley, Margaret; Wilson, Rich; Jones, Eric; Rychener, Stacey – Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities, 2007
This empirical study investigated the effects of tutoring on the reading achievement of elementary students with cognitive disabilities and specific learning disabilities as well as students receiving Title I reading programs in Project MORE (Mentoring in Ohio for Reading Excellence). This school-based action research highlights volunteer tutors,…
Descriptors: Intervention, Action Research, Reading Programs, Learning Disabilities
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Burns, Matthew K.; Ysseldyke, James E. – California School Psychologist, 2005
Responsiveness-to-intervention (RTI) is the front-running candidate to replace current practice in diagnosing learning disabilities, but researchers have identified several questions about implementation. Specific questions include: Are there validated intervention models? Are there adequately trained personnel? What leadership is needed? When…
Descriptors: Civil Rights, Intervention, Learning Disabilities, Parent Participation