ERIC Number: EJ822563
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009
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Enhancing Motivation to Complete Math Tasks Using the High-Preference Strategy
Banda, Devender R.; Matuszny, Rose Marie; Therrien, William J.
Intervention in School and Clinic, v44 n3 p146-150 2009
Designed to enhance the completion of math tasks, high-preference strategy consists of presenting math tasks that students prefer, to enhance their interest in completing difficult math tasks. In this article, a brief review of the literature related to the use of the high-preference strategy is provided along with directions on how to implement the strategy with students with learning and behavior disabilities. (Contains 1 figure.)
Descriptors: Student Motivation, Mathematics Instruction, Student Interests, Literature Reviews, Behavior Problems, Learning Problems, Learning Disabilities, Compliance (Psychology), Intervention, Teaching Methods, Learning Strategies
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Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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