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van Garderen, Delinda; Scheuermann, Amy; Jackson, Christa – Learning Disability Quarterly, 2013
This study examined students' understanding of diagrams and their use of diagrams as tools to solve mathematical word problems. Students with learning disabilities (LD), typically achieving students, and gifted students in Grades 4 through 7 ("N" = 95) participated. Students were presented with novel mathematical word problem-solving…
Descriptors: Word Problems (Mathematics), Mathematics Instruction, Problem Solving, Visual Aids
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Stake, Jayne E.; Mares, Kenneth R. – Science Education Review, 2005
The benefits of enrichment programs for the enhancement of students' science achievement are well established. However, little evidence is available on the value of these programs for increasing students' confidence and motivation for science. One problem in measuring changes in students' science attitudes is that students may suffer from a…
Descriptors: Science Education, Academically Gifted, Enrichment Activities, High School Students