ERIC Number: EJ1274303
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020-Dec
Pages: 15
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ISSN: ISSN-1540-7969
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Contextualizing Mathematical Problem-Solving Instruction for Secondary Students with Extensive Support Needs: A Systematic Replication
Root, Jenny R.; Cox, Sarah K.; Davis, Kat; Hammons, Nanette
Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, v45 n4 p241-255 Dec 2020
Replication research provides evidence to establish, refute, or support evidence-based practices. Systematic replications are also necessary to determine "what works for whom when." The purpose of this study was to conduct a conceptual systematic replication to evaluate the effectiveness of a multicomponent treatment package on multiplicative problem solving for middle school students with extensive support needs. Using a modified schema-based instructional strategy, three participants were taught to solve percent of change problems contextualized in real-world scenarios and a purchasing strategy (i.e., next-dollar strategy) to help them determine how much money was needed to pay for services/products. In addition, goal-setting and self-graphing activities supported development of self-determination skills. Findings from the multiple probe across participant design demonstrate a functional relation between the intervention and independent problem-solving behaviors of all three participants. Students also generalized problem-solving behaviors when presented with real-world stimuli of coupons and receipts. Implications for practice and future research are discussed.
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Secondary School Mathematics, Middle School Students, Special Needs Students, Student Needs, Program Effectiveness, Teaching Methods, Problem Solving, Purchasing, Goal Orientation, Self Determination, Intervention, Relevance (Education), Schemata (Cognition), Special Education, Educational Legislation, Equal Education, Federal Legislation, Students with Disabilities, Mathematics Skills
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Secondary Education; Junior High Schools; Middle Schools
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
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