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Students’ Understanding of Diagrams for Solving Word Problems
Content type: Journal Article
A visual representation, such as a diagram, can be a powerful strategy for solving mathematical word problems. However, using a representation to solve mathematical word problems is not as simple as it seems! Many students with learning disabilities...
Using Explicit and Systematic Instruction to Support Working Memory
Content type: Journal Article
Differences in working memory capacity have important implications for learning new skills and completing instructional activities. Students with learning disabilities are particularly vulnerable to contending with compromised working memory while learning...
A Meta-Analysis of Writing Interventions for Students With Learning Disabilities
Content type: Journal Article
In this meta-analysis, the impact of writing interventions on the quality of writing produced by students with learning disabilities (LD) was assessed. Ancestral and electronic searches were used to locate experimental, quasi-experimental, and within...
Guided Practice for Complex, Multistep Procedures in Algebra: Scaffolding Through Worked Solutions
Content type: Journal Article
Students with learning disabilities (LD) struggle with many aspects of mathematics, and tasks requiring reasoning and explaining in algebra and other higher-level mathematics courses are often especially challenging. Solving problems correctly is part of...
ABC or 123? How Reading Can Get in the Way of Math Achievement and What to Do About It
Content type: SET Blog
Posted:
14 February, 2022
Most math materials suffer from the same problem—readability—which is problematic for students with learning disabilities. Here's how we developed word problems that are more accessible without sacrificing the math.