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ERIC Number: EJ632606
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0040-0599
Building Ramps and Hovercrafts and Improving Math Skills.
Bottge, Brian A.
TEACHING Exceptional Children, v34 n1 p16-23 Sep-Oct 2001
This article describes a video- and computer-based program used to motivate and develop mathematics skills in middle school students with disabilities. The program emphasizes real-life problems such as building a cage for a pet, a skate boarding ramp, and a "hovercraft" frame. Case studies illustrate the program's effectiveness with individual students. Assessment guidelines are also provided. (Contains references.) (DB)
Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Practitioners; Teachers
Language: English
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