title: Educational aspects of mathematics disabilities.
abstract: Research suggests that students with learning disabilities have significant difficulty acquiring and retaining math skills. A variety of factors seem to be contributing to the poor math performance of these individuals. The purpose of this article is to discuss these factors and make recommendations that will enhance the likelihood of better math performance. The article begins with a discussion of national reform movements that have influenced math instruction (i.e., National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Standards, minimum competency testing, graduation requirements, inclusion). Next, learner characteristics are reviewed, then issues related to math instruction are described. Finally, ways to improve current practices in math education are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Special Education, University of Nevada-Las Vegas 89154-3014, USA.
authors.forename: S P
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Miller
authors.forename: C D
authors.initials: CD
authors.lastname: Mercer
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007859:Learning Disabilities / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy*; D008433:Mathematics; D012073:Remedial Teaching / Q000379:methods*