Present testing devices are inadequate for the unbiased evaluation of the slow learner's achievement in a laboratory demonstration oriented science course. The best method for testing the slow learner in science is to use a practical question based upon a laboratory demonstration or experiment which the teacher performs in class during the…

Although teachers sometimes view mastery learning approaches skeptically, members of the business community are committed to helping spread these approaches. (Author/JM)

From published data on the Wechsler subtest performance of mild and borderline mentally retarded persons, 4,304 protocols from 4,004 individuals were collated and their subtest patterns on other Wechsler instruments were compared. Results indicate that mildly retarded groups tend to score lower on subtests that better measure general intelligence.…

The article describes a work/study program for slow learners where the students spend a month at the Brooklyn Bureau's Department for the Handicapped, an agency where the physically and emotionally handicapped are given a comprehensive program of work training, job placement, homemaker training, and recreation. (Author/JB)

THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS STUDY WAS TO MINIMIZE THE VARIABILITY IN LEGAL AND EDUCATIONAL CLASSIFICATION OF THE MENTALLY RETARDED. A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW WAS MADE OF THE SEMANTIC VARIATIONS IN THE DEFINITION OF THE MENTALLY RETARDED IN TERMS OF FUNCTIONAL ADEQUACY FOR EDUCATION, TRAINING, OR CUSTODIAL CARE. THE METHOD INVOLVED THE REVIEW OF STATUTES AND…

This bibliography for family life and sex education is divided into four sections. The first section, "Teachers' Resources," includes a listing of curriculum guides and bulletins issued by state and local agencies; other listings are related to subject areas, including (a) guidance services, (b) health, physical education, and recreation, and (c)…

The slow learner is defined as a student whose IQ falls between 75 and 90 or who ranks below the thirtieth percentile of the student population in mathematical achievement. His characteristics and special needs are discussed in some detail. A presentation of selected methods and techniques for instructing slow learners to add and subtract…

The second in a series of three workbook texts on beginning algebra. Designed primarily for use by lower ability mathematics students, the texts have been used by average ability students as supplementary materials. Volume 2 contains material on operations, variables and phrases, equations, exponents equivalent phrases, terms, and adding like…

Student media projects may serve as catalysts to return children willingly to the world of print. Slower students may be particularly receptive to this approach. (Author/STS)