Effectiveness of Differentiated Instruction on Achievement in Mathematics of Middle School Students with learning disabilities
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Differentiated instruction, academic achievement, learning disabledAbstract
This study investigated the effect of using differentiated instruction achievement in math in second graders preparatory with learning disabilities. 61 students identified with LD were invited to participate. The sample was randomly divided into two groups; experimental (n= 31; 28 boys and 3 girls) and control (n= 30, 20 boys, 2 girls). ANCOVA and T .test were employed for data analysis. Findings from this study indicated the effectiveness of differentiated instruction on achievement in math in the target students. On the basis of the findings, the study advocated for the effectiveness of using differentiated instruction on achievement in math in learning disabled students.Downloads
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