Math strategy instruction for middle school students

Date

2005

Authors

Maccini, Paula
Gagnon, Joseph Calvin

Journal Title

Journal ISSN

Volume Title

Publisher

The Access Center

Abstract

One effective approach to assisting middle school youth with LD in accessing challenging mathematical concepts is to provide strategy instruction. This brief defines strategy instruction, identifies key features of effective strategies, and identifies key components necessary for instructing youth in the use of a strategy. In addition, we provide a practical example for the use of a math instructional strategy that can be applied to a variety of concepts and settings and some key considerations when using strategy instruction in math class.

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Keywords

Mathematics, Learning disabilities, Strategy instruction, Secondary education

Citation

Maccini & Gagnon, 2005