Journal Article

Using a Virtual-Representational-Abstract Integrated Framework to Teach Multiplicative Problem Solving to Middle School Students with Developmental Disabilities

Root, Jenny R., Wade, Taryn, Gilley, Deidre, Cox, Sarah K.

2021

Overview

Effective instructional strategies to improve mathematical problem solving skills are critically important to student success in both school-based and real-world mathematics tasks. This study reports effects of a Virtual-Representational-Abstract Integrated framework on the mathematical problem solving skills of three middle school students with developmental disabilities (autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability). All participants improved in their problem solving accuracy when solving multiplicative comparison word problems using realistic double and triple multipliers. Additionally, all participants maintained their mathematical problem solving accuracy after visual supports (graphic organizer) were removed. Detailed findings and implications for future research and practitioners are discussed.

• Publisher: Springer US,Springer,Springer Nature B.V
• Subject: Advanced Courses / Autism / Autism Spectrum Disorders / Behavioral Science and Psychology / Calculators / Child and School Psychology / Child development deviations / Developmental disabilities / Direct Instruction / Educational aspects / Educational Methods / Educational Strategies / Elementary School Students / Evidence Based Practice / Instructional Effectiveness / Intellectual disabilities / Intellectual Disability / Junior high school students / Mathematical Concepts / Mathematical problems / Mathematics / Mathematics Achievement / Mathematics Education / Mathematics Instruction / Mathematics Skills / Mental Disorders / Middle School Students / Middle schools / Multiplication / Neurosciences / Number Concepts / Original Paper / Pediatrics / People with disabilities / Pervasive Developmental Disorders / Problem Solving / Psychological aspects / Psychology / Public Health / Schools / Skills / Special Education Teachers / State Schools / State Universities / Student Costs / Students with Disabilities / Teaching Methods / Visual Aids / Word Problems (Mathematics)