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Teaching mathematical word problem solving: the quality of evidence for strategy instruction priming the problem
Asha K Jitendra1, Shawna Petersen-Brown2, Amy E Lein2
1University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA jiten001@umn.edu.
Journal of Learning Disabilities
|May 21, 2013
Summary
Strategy instruction priming mathematical problem structure is an evidence-based practice for students with learning disabilities, based on high-quality group research. Single-case designs did not meet evidence standards.
Area of Science:
- Educational Psychology
- Special Education
- Mathematics Education
Background:
- Students with learning disabilities often struggle with mathematics.
- Effective instructional strategies are crucial for improving math outcomes.
- Understanding the research quality supporting specific math interventions is essential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the research quality of strategy instruction that primes mathematical problem structure for students with learning disabilities.
- To determine if this intervention meets evidence-based practice standards.
Main Methods:
- Reviewed 18 group research studies using Gersten et al. criteria.
- Assessed 10 single-case design (SCD) studies using Horner et al. and What Works Clearinghouse criteria.
- Analyzed methodological rigor of studies on strategy instruction for math difficulties.
Main Results:
- 14 out of 18 group design studies met high-quality or acceptable research criteria.
- None of the SCD studies met the standards for evidence-based practice.
- Strategy instruction priming math problem structure is supported by group research.
Conclusions:
- Strategy instruction priming mathematical problem structure is considered an evidence-based practice based on group research.
- Further research using rigorous SCD methodologies is needed.
- This practice has implications for supporting students with math difficulties.
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