Mathematical word-problem-solving instruction for students with mild disabilities and students at risk for math failure: A research synthesis

Journal of Special Education

Volumn 30, Issue 4, 1997, Pages 412-438

  Jitendra, Asha ^a   Xin, Yan Ping ^b  

^a LEHIGH UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b NONE

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EID: 0031286059     PISSN: 00224669     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/002246699703000404     Document Type: Article

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