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Matthew Effects in Children with Learning Disabilities: Development of Reading, IQ, and Psychosocial Problems from Grade 2 to Grade 8.
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Scarborough, Hollis S.; Parker, Jennifer D. – Annals of Dyslexia, 2003
Reading Achievement, IQ, and behavior problems were assessed in second and eighth grade for a longitudinal sample of 57 children. "Matthew effects" did not occur for most of the children with learning disabilities, although a widening of the group difference in IQ was seen between the math disabled and nondisabled groups. Elevated rates…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Elementary Secondary Education, Intelligence Quotient, Learning Disabilities
Complexities in Identifying and Defining Mathematics Learning Disability in the Primary School-Age Years.
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Mazzocco, Michele M. M.; Myers, Gwen F. – Annals of Dyslexia, 2003
Findings from a prospective longitudinal study of math disability (MD) addressed its incidence during primary school, the utility of different MD definitions, and evidence of MD subtypes. Findings indicated only 22 of 209 participants demonstrated "persistent MD"; reading disability was more frequent in this group; and reading related skills and…
Descriptors: Incidence, Learning Disabilities, Longitudinal Studies, Mathematical Aptitude