The Effects of Differentiated Instruction by Integrating Multiple Intelligences and Learning Styles on Solving Problems, Achievement In, and Attitudes Towards Math in Six Graders with Learning Disabilities in Cooperative Groups
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differentiated instruction, multiple intelligences and learning styles, solving problems, academic achievement, attitude, learning disabledAbstract
This study investigated the effect of using differentiated instruction by integrating multiple intelligences and learning styles on solving problems , achievement in , and attitudes towards math in six graders with learning disabilities in cooperative groups. A total of 60 students identified with LD were invited to participate. The sample was randomly divided into two groups; experimental ( n= 30 boys )and control ( n= 30 boys). ANCOVA and T .test were employed for data analysis. Findings from this study indicated the effectiveness of differentiated instruction by integrating multiple intelligences and learning styles on solving problems , achievement in , and attitudes towards math in the target students. On the basis of the findings, the study advocated for the effectiveness of using differentiated instruction by integrating multiple intelligences and learning styles on solving problems , achievement in , and attitudes towards math in learning disabled students.Downloads
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