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The Effect Of Special Education Student Participation And Engagement In Mathematics On Student Achievement, Ermanno Ferrara
The Effect Of Special Education Student Participation And Engagement In Mathematics On Student Achievement, Ermanno Ferrara
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Engagement in mathematics lessons has a positive impact on student numeracy achievement. Yet special education students have experienced a significant drop in mathematics achievement from one year to the next, and this gap continues to grow. This mixed methods study examined the extent to which equal opportunities, similar to those offered to regular education students, are provided to special education students. It contributes to the body of knowledge regarding level of engagement of regular and special education students, the impact of their increased participation and engagement on numeracy achievement, and the ways to increase their level of engagement. Grounded in …