Marzola, E. (1985). An arithmetic problem solving model based on a plan for steps to solution, mastery learning, and calculator use in a resource room setting for learning disabled students (Publication No. 8602058) [Doctoral dissertation, Teachers College, Columbia University]. ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global.

Dissertation

Marzola, E. (1985). An arithmetic problem solving model based on a plan for steps to solution, mastery learning, and calculator use in a resource room setting for learning disabled students (Publication No. 8602058) [Doctoral dissertation, Teachers College, Columbia University]. ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global.

Notes

Teachers College, Columbia University

Tags

Calculation device or software (interactive); Elementary; Learning disabilities; Math; Middle school

Summary

Accommodation

Students in the experimental group received a problem solving program that included a calculator accommodation. Control group students did not have access to calculators.

Participants

Participants were 60 fifth and sixth grade students with learning disabilities.

Dependent Variable

The dependent variable was scores on several types of mathematics problems, including addition, subtraction, two-step problems, and problems with extraneous information.

Findings

The experimental group outperformed the control group on the post-test measure, and did not demonstrate decreased performance on two-step problems and problems with extraneous information. The author concluded that a direct instruction model with calculator use is effective for students with learning disabilities. Recommendations for future research were discussed.