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Peer reviewedGarf, David – Mathematics Teacher, 1972
Descriptors: Algebra, Classroom Techniques, Curriculum, Instruction
Peer reviewedPicard, Anthony J. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1970
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Charts, Elementary School Mathematics, Induction
Peer reviewedLane, George L. – Mathematics Teacher, 1974
Descriptors: Instruction, Low Achievement, Mathematical Applications, Remedial Mathematics
Orvis, Pat – Illinois Teacher, 1973
Descriptors: Child Development, Educational Programs, Low Achievement, Nursery Schools
Download full textAppalachia Educational Lab., Charleston, WV. – 1986
A survey was developed asking educators to describe their most effective strategies for teaching marginal learners--students who do not succeed academically in the regular classroom. A total of 97 surveys were returned, and the recommended strategies were compiled. The paper begins by describing marginal learners. This is followed by seven…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, High Risk Students, Instructional Effectiveness, Learning Problems
Selby, Peter H. – 1972
This introductory calculus book was especially written for the average or below average student. Its primary intent is to give an overview of basic concepts. Written in programmed instruction format, it contains reviews and self-tests. (Average/LS)
Descriptors: Calculus, College Mathematics, Low Achievement, Mathematics Education
Suydam, Marilyn N.; Weaver, J. Fred – 1971
The paper presents a review of research concerned with mathematics and the disadvantaged youth--both environmentally and academically disadvantaged (low achiever, slow learner, underachiever). It is concluded that: (1) in general, mobility has not been found to affect achievement significantly, (2) programed instruction materials do not produce…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Disadvantaged, Disadvantaged Youth, Educationally Disadvantaged
Murfin, Mark – Childhood Educ, 1970
Teachers should recognize that a wide range of ability and academic achievement in a classroom is normal, always present, and desirable. Such a range will not discourage or humiliate the slow-learner, but encourage him to proceed at his own pace. (NH)
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Dropout Prevention, Individual Differences, Low Ability Students
Nicholson, Alan D. – 1971
This document is a source book for those who see the need to provide more meaningful mathematical experiences for students who have experienced little or no success in traditional programs. It is in four parts. In the first part, three innovative general mathematics projects are described. The second part outlines the mathematics laboratory…
Descriptors: Curriculum, Elementary School Mathematics, Laboratories, Low Achievement
Matthews, James G. – Balance Sheet, 1976
Attempts to stimulate teachers in business education to reexamine their teaching methods or strategies to meet the needs of the slow learner. (SH)
Descriptors: Business Education, Educational Methods, Educational Responsibility, Educational Strategies
Appalachia Educational Lab., Charleston, WV. – 1989
This study report begins with a profile of marginal learners based on current research. It continues with a question-by-question analysis of a survey which was completed by 22 teachers identified as effective in working with marginal learners. The survey gathered information concerning: (1) teacher descriptions of marginal learners, including…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, High Risk Students, Instructional Effectiveness, Learning Activities
Central Iowa Low-Achiever Mathematics Project, Des Moines. – 1967
THIS PAPER, CONSISTING OF A COLLECTION OF MATHEMATICS TEACHING IDEAS AND STUDENT ACTIVITIES, IS A COMPILATION OF THOSE FOUND TO BE MOST EFFECTIVE BY THE CONTRIBUTING TEACHERS IN THE 1967-68 CENTRAL IOWA LOW-ACHIEVER MATHEMATICS PROJECT. THE ACTIVITIES DESCRIBED IN THIS PAPER ARE INTENDED FOR JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH VARYING DEGREES OF…
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9
Peer reviewedTalacko, Emil – English Quarterly, 1978
Describes the five language programs at a Toronto high school. (RL)
Descriptors: English Instruction, Language Laboratories, Language Skills, Low Ability Students
Suydam, Marilyn N.; Weaver, J. Fred – 1971
This bulletin provides a review of research related to teaching mathematics to disadvantaged students at the elementary school level. The review is organized around a set of questions which are appropriate to ask in relation to disadvantaged students. These questions include: 1) What is the mathematical status of the environmentally disadvantaged?…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Disadvantaged, Disadvantaged Youth, Educationally Disadvantaged
Peer reviewedBottge, Brian A. – Journal of Special Education, 1999
This study examined effects of contextualized math instruction on problem-solving performance of 17 middle school remedial students and 49 average-achieving prealgebra students. Results showed that both remedial and average students receiving contextualized-problem instruction outperformed comparison groups receiving word-problem instruction.…
Descriptors: Context Effect, Instructional Effectiveness, Low Achievement, Mathematics Achievement
