ERIC Number: EJ1035646
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014-Aug
Pages: 9
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0938-8982
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The Role of Teacher Training in Cognitive Strategy Instruction to Improve Math Problem Solving
Krawec, Jennifer; Montague, Marjorie
Learning Disabilities Research & Practice, v29 n3 p126-134 Aug 2014
The purpose of this article is to offer teacher training and professional development recommendations in mathematics based on the findings of a federally funded 3-year intervention study that improved the problem solving of middle school students with a focus on students with learning disabilities. Over the 3-year project, 29 seventh and eighth grade teachers implemented a problem-solving intervention based on cognitive strategy instruction. Though the intervention was successful in improving students' problem-solving performance, several issues related to teaching effectiveness and teacher training came to light. The article will: (1) describe the intervention and its implementation, (2) present the findings of the study, and (3) discuss the issues of effectiveness and possible solutions via teacher education and professional development.
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Problem Solving, Middle School Students, Student Improvement, Learning Disabilities, Grade 7, Grade 8, Middle School Teachers, Intervention, Teacher Education, Teacher Effectiveness, Faculty Development, Learning Strategies
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Middle Schools; Secondary Education; Junior High Schools; Grade 7; Elementary Education; Grade 8
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Language: English
Sponsor: Institute of Education Sciences (ED)
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IES Funded: Yes
Grant or Contract Numbers: R324A070206