Teaching Mathematics to Middle School Students with Learning Difficulties

What Works for Special-Needs Learners

by Marjorie Montague (Editor), Asha K. Jitendra (Editor)

A highly practical resource for special educators and classroom teachers, this book provides specific instructional guidance illustrated with vignettes, examples, and sample lesson plans. Every chapter is grounded in research and addresses the nuts and bolts of teaching math to students who are not adequately prepared for the challenging middle school curriculum. Presented are a range of methods for helping struggling learners build their understanding of foundational concepts, master basic skills, and develop self-directed problem-solving strategies. While focusing on classroom instruction, the book also includes guidelines for developing high-quality middle school mathematics programs and evaluating their effectiveness.

Genres: Mathematics

178 pages, Hardcover

First published June 14, 2006

Reviews

[MrsNazReads]

Some background knowledge to help me in assisting my new students.