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The Effects of Peer-Assisted Learning Strategies and Curriculum-Based Measurement on the Mathematics Performance of Secondary Students with Disabilities.
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Calhoon, Mary Beth; Fuchs, Lynn S. – Remedial and Special Education, 2003
A study examined effects of peer-assisted learning strategies (PALS) and curriculum-based measurement (CBM) on the mathematics performance of 92 secondary students with disabilities. PALS/CBM was implemented twice weekly and CBM weekly for 15 weeks. PALS/CBM students improved their computation math skills significantly more than controls, but not…
Descriptors: Computation, Curriculum Based Assessment, Disabilities, Instructional Effectiveness
Effects of Peer-Assisted Learning Strategies on High School Students with Serious Reading Problems.
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Fuchs, Lynn S.; Fuchs, Douglas; Kazdan, Sarah – Remedial and Special Education, 1999
This study examined effects of peer-assisted learning strategies (PALS) on students' literacy development and beliefs about reading in nine secondary remedial and special-education classes. Analyses of variance indicated that, compared to control groups, PALS students grew more on reading comprehension and reported more positive beliefs about…
Descriptors: Instructional Effectiveness, Learning Strategies, Peer Teaching, Program Effectiveness