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50 Years of ERIC
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A Meta-Analytic Review of Graphic Organizers and Science Instruction for Adolescents with Learning Disabilities: Implications for the Intermediate and Secondary Science Classroom
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Dexter, Douglas D.; Park, Youn J.; Hughes, Charles A. – Learning Disabilities Research & Practice, 2011
This article presents a meta-analysis of experimental and quasi-experimental studies in which intermediate and secondary students with learning disabilities were taught science content through the use of graphic organizers (GOs). Following an exhaustive search for studies meeting specified selection criteria, 23 standardized mean effect sizes were…
Descriptors: Learning Disabilities, Multiple Choice Tests, Effect Size, Vocabulary Development
A Content Analysis of "Learning Disabilities Research & Practice:" 1991-2007
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Vostal, Brooks R.; Hughes, Charles A.; Ruhl, Kathy L.; Benedek-Wood, Elizabeth; Dexter, Douglas D. – Learning Disabilities Research & Practice, 2008
The purpose of this review was to analyze the content of "Learning Disabilities Research & Practice" to identify prevalent topics and types and proportions of articles published from 1991 through 2007. Also analyzed was the nature of the research reported including designs, participants, interveners, and settings. Analysis indicated that the three…
Descriptors: Learning Disabilities, Position Papers, Content Analysis, Classrooms
Effects of Instruction in an Assignment Completion Strategy on the Homework Performance of Students with Learning Disabilities in General Education Classes.
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Hughes, Charles A.; Ruhl, Kathy L.; Schumaker, Jean B.; Deshler, Donald D. – Learning Disabilities: Research & Practice, 2002
A study evaluated the effects of instruction in a comprehensive, independent assignment completion strategy on homework completion rates and the quality of products completed in response to assignments given in general education classrooms. Eight of nine students mastered use of the strategy and their homework completion rates and products…
Descriptors: Assignments, Homework, Inclusive Schools, Instructional Effectiveness
Effects of a Problem-Solving Strategy on the Introductory Algebra Performance of Secondary Students with Learning Disabilities.
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Maccini, Paula; Hughes, Charles A. – Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 2000
A study investigated the effects of an instructional strategy within a graduated teaching sequence on the representation and solution of problem-solving skills encompassing integer numbers for six secondary students with learning disabilities. Results indicate problem-solving skills dramatically improved following instruction at the concrete,…
Descriptors: Algebra, Learning Disabilities, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction
Mathematics Interventions for Adolescents with Learning Disabilities.
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Maccini, Paula; Hughes, Charles A. – Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 1997
Based on a systematic search of literature published from 1988 to 1995, 20 math interventions for secondary students with learning disabilities were identified and analyzed. Effective methods include teacher-directed instruction, instructional design curriculum variables, three-term contingency trials, strategy instruction, self-monitoring…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Effectiveness