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Using hypermedia to improve the mathematics problem-solving skills of students with learning disabilities
1University of Nevada, Department of Special Education, Las Vegas 89154-3014, USA.
Journal of Learning Disabilities
|July 1, 1996
Summary
This study explores using computers to teach math problem-solving skills to students with learning disabilities (LD). Hypermedia is presented as an effective tool for improving math abilities in students with LD.
Area of Science:
- Educational Technology
- Special Education
Background:
- Students with learning disabilities (LD) often face challenges in mathematics problem-solving.
- Effective learning strategies and instructional design are crucial for supporting these students.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the use of computers in teaching math problem-solving to students with LD.
- To advocate for hypermedia as a tool to enhance mathematics problem-solving skills in students with LD.
Main Methods:
- Review of current knowledge on teaching problem-solving to students with LD.
- Application of effective learning strategies, direct instruction, and instructional design principles.
- Focus on hypermedia for cognitive strategy instruction and word problem sequences.
Main Results:
- Hypermedia can be effectively applied to cognitive strategy instruction.
- Hypermedia can support a graduated word problem sequence for students with LD.
Conclusions:
- Hypermedia offers a promising approach to improve mathematics problem-solving abilities for students with learning disabilities.
- Careful consideration of hypermedia implementation is necessary.