ERIC Number: EJ1237166
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019
Pages: 19
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The Effects of a Multi-Component Intervention to Increase Math Performance for Students with EBD in Alternative Educational Settings
Schwab, James Raymond; Houchins, David E.; Peng, Peng; McKeown, Debra; Varjas, Kris; Emerson, Judith
International Journal of Special Education, v34 n1 p226-244 2019
Historically, secondary students with emotional behavioral disorders (EBD) have made poor progress in mathematics putting them at risk for school failure and placement in an alternative setting. Two under studied areas essential to success in mathematics are fractions and algebra. The purpose of this study was to test the effects of a multi-component intervention on the math performance for middle school students with EBD in an alternative educational setting. This study used a one-group nonequivalent dependent variables design (Shadish, Cook, & Campbell, 2002) with multiple measures in multiple waves to assess the effects. Repeated measures ANOVA indicated that students significantly improved their math performance on both fractions and algebra using researcher developed measures. Social validity results indicated that teacher and students found the intervention to be an acceptable intervention. Implications from fidelity and social validity data are discussed in addition to intervention components for this population.
Descriptors: Intervention, Mathematics Achievement, Emotional Disturbances, Behavior Disorders, Middle School Students, At Risk Students, Nontraditional Education, Student Improvement, Fractions, Algebra, Mathematics Tests, Curriculum Based Assessment
International Journal of Special Education. 2889 Highbury Street, Vancouver, BC V6R 3T7, Canada. Web site: http://www.internationalsped.com/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Junior High Schools; Middle Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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