Even in primary school, mathematics achievement depends upon the efficiency of cognitive, metacognitive and self-regulatory processes. Thus, for pupils to carry out a computation, such as a written calculation, metacognitive mechanisms play a crucial role, since children must employ self-regulation to assess the precision of their own thinking and…

Intended for the student and teacher, primary source material is presented on theories and research relating to reading disability. Conflicting concepts of human development are discussed in the overview . Emotional neurophysiological, and cultural factors involved in causation are evaluated in 18 papers, diagnostic considerations in eight, and…

Written primarily for use by persons concerned with the establishment and operation of learning disability programs the text presents a rationale for programing, definitions, examples, and educational rationales for basic learning abilities, and a model school district policy statement. Preliminary screening, psychological evaluation, a…