Tag: methods

What Works for Children with Mathematical Difficulties?

Summary: The purpose of this report is to update the detailed research report by Dr Ann Dowker published by the Department for Education and Schools. Author: A Dowker Publication Year: 2009 Electronic Access: https://www.catchup.org/resources/735/what_works_for_children_with_mathematical_difficulties.pdf Type of document: PDF

Improving learning in mathematics: challenges and strategies

Summary: Standards Unit Mathematics Team has been working with over 200 teachers across 40 organisations nationwide to develop and improve the teaching and learning of mathematics in the learning and skills sector. The approaches and materials contained in this resource are the result of this work. Author: M Swam Publication Year: 2005 Electronic Access: http://www.lancsngfl.ac.uk/secondary/math/download/file/PDF/Standards%20Unit%20-%20Improving%20learning%20in%20mathematics.PDF…
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Using Algebra Tiles Effectively

Summary: With this package, all educators can better utilize algebra tiles to reach today’s students. New users are given the support they need to start using algebra tiles in the classroom—right away. Experienced users are provided with a host of new applications. Author: B Hall Publication Year: 1999 Electronic Access: https://www.bgsu.edu/content/dam/BGSU/nwo/documents/COMP-6-8/June20_2016/UsingAlgebraTilesEffectively.pdf Type of document: PDF

Meeting Needs of Students with Dyslexia and Dyscalculia

Summary: Explanation of learning characteristics of both dyslexia and dyscalculia and highlight 4 empirically validated teaching strategies of increasing instructional intensity. Author: B Witzel & M Mize Publication Year: 2013 Electronic Access: https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1166703.pdf Type of document: PDF