LD Youth and Mathematics: A Review of Characteristics

1979 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
John F. Cawley ◽  
Anne M. Fitzmaurice ◽  
Robert Shaw ◽  
Harris Kahn ◽  
Herman Bates
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Learning Disabled ◽  
Mathematical Skills ◽  
Spring Issue ◽  
Final Article ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
The Many ◽  
Assessment Procedures ◽  
Insight Into

This represents the second in a series of three articles by John F. Cawley and his associates on mathematics and learning disabled students. Based on information gleaned from the literature as well as an extensive data pool collected by the authors, the present article includes an interpretative review of the characteristics of learning disabled youth as they relate to mathematics. The authors delineate the many facets of failure with which the learning disabled youngster is faced. A set of discriminators are specified for identification of certain subgroups of learning disabilities. Finally, the data presented are shown to provide insight into assessment procedures for youth with disabilities in mathematics. The final article in this series on mathematics will appear in the Spring issue of the Quarterly. The focus will be on problem solving and the application of mathematical skills and concepts to “real-life” situations.

Mathematics and Learning Disabled Youth: The Upper Grade Levels

1978 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 37-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
John F. Cawley ◽  
Anne M. Fitzmaurice ◽  
Robert A. Shaw ◽  
Harris Kahn ◽  
Herman Bates
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Learning Disabled ◽  
Written Expression ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Mathematical Skills ◽  
Grade Levels ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
The University ◽  
University Of Connecticut

Compared to disorders in reading, spelling, and written expression, mathematics disorders have received little attention by learning disabilities specialists. However, in recent years, Cawley and his associates at the University of Connecticut have made significant contributions in this area through their research and development efforts with learning disabled populations. This represents the first in a series of three articles which will focus upon mathematics and learning disabled students. Specifically, this article presents a model for mathematics programming for handicapped youth that considers both the characteristics of the learner and the appropriate representation of mathematics. The second article will present an interpretive review of the literature and the characteristics of learning disabled youth and mathematics. The final article will focus on problem solving and the application of mathematical skills and concepts to “real-life” situations.

Learning Disabilities and other Attributes as Factors in Delinquent Activities among Adolescents in a Nonurban Area

1987 ◽  
Vol 60 (1) ◽  
pp. 327-334 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fran Trocinsky Fleener
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Learning Disability ◽  
White Male ◽  
Learning Disabled ◽  
Mathematics Skills ◽  
Poor Families ◽  
Delinquent Activity ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Northern Idaho ◽  
Eastern Washington

62% of 50 adjudicated delinquents in the Palouse area of eastern Washington and northern Idaho showed learning disabilities when tested. Among the learning disabled and nonlearning disabled delinquents, there was no difference in kind or seriousness of delinquent activity. The typical delinquent of the nonurban Palouse area tends to be white, male and has a learning disability. His reading and mathematics skills are at least two years below grade. His family is large; his real parents are divorced. He comes from a poorer economic and cultural background than do the nondelinquents. This analysis suggests that the academic treatment of the learning disabled youngster should not be ignored as a factor in delinquency, especially in economically and culturally poor families.

scholarly journals Chemometrics as a Tool to Gain Insight into Fiber Rope Aging from Infrared Images

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ellen Marie Nordgård-Hansen ◽  
Håkon Jarle Hassel ◽  
Rune Schlanbusch
Keyword(s):  
Image Processing ◽  
Thermal Properties ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Infrared Camera ◽  
Limiting Factor ◽  
Infrared Images ◽  
The Many ◽  
Thermo Physical Properties ◽  
Insight Into

Fiber ropes are steadily gaining in popularity for offshore lifting purposes. One limiting factor is many fibers’ low tolerance for high temperatures. Measurements of rope temperature and changes in thermo-physical properties are therefore highly relevant, a task which may be performed using an infrared camera. Chemometrics is one tool among the many techniques available for image processing. The present paper details results from applying chemometrics to infrared images obtained from recent cyclic-bend-over-sheave testing. It is shown how this tool contributes to separating the various phenomena going on, like changes in thermal properties, vertical rope movement, surface degradation, and rope twist. A brief discussion on the applicability for real-life monitoring is also given.

scholarly journals The Cerebellar-Vestibular Basis of Learning Disabilities in Children, Adolescents and Adults: Hypothesis and Study

1988 ◽  
Vol 67 (3) ◽  
pp. 983-1006E ◽  
Author(s):  
Harold N. Levinson
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Learning Disabled ◽  
Disabled Persons ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Diagnostic Methods ◽  
Related Data ◽  
Neurological Signs ◽  
Adolescents And Adults ◽  
The Many ◽  
Cerebral Processing

This paper provides a description of the cerebellar-vestibular-determined (CV) neurological and electronystagmographic (ENG) parameters characterizing 4,000 patients with learning disabilities. Of this sample, 1465 or 36.6% were children, 1156 or 28 9% adolescents, and 1379 or 34.5% adults. Using a set of diagnostic methods and criteria, the incidence of CV-dysfunction in this diverse sample was statistically equivalent to that reported by neurologists and neurotologists in a prior “blind” analysis of 115 dyslexic children. Over 94% of both the learning disabled and the dyslexic samples showed two or more abnormal neurological or ENG parameters indicating a CV-dysfunction whereas less than 1% evidenced hard neurological signs of a cerebral disorder. These and related data suggested that: (1) learning disabilities and dyslexia may be cerebellar-vestibular-based and reflect a single disorder and that (2) the varying academic, speech, concentration, activity, and related symptoms characterizing learning disabled persons seem to be shaped by a diverse group of cerebellar-vestibular-determining mechanisms rather than distinct neurophysiological disorders; also, (3) cerebellar-vestibular dysfunctioning and learning disabilities may secondarily trigger altered and/or compensatory cerebral processing and dominance mechanisms. (4) The cerebral cortex apparently plays a vital, compensatory role in shaping the final symptoms. A cerebellar-vestibular basis of learning disabilities is proposed. This conceptualization is consistent with, encompasses, and/or readily explains most of these clinical diagnostic, therapeutic, and research data as well as the many and varied hypotheses.

The Relationship between Fear of Failure and Learning Disabilities

1983 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 217-222 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. H. Bryan ◽  
L. J. Sonnefeld ◽  
B. Grabowski
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Mathematics Achievement ◽  
Test Anxiety ◽  
Learning Disabled ◽  
Anxiety Scale ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Fear Of Failure ◽  
Achievement Scores ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
The Relationship

The Test Anxiety Scale for Children (TASC) and the Lie Scale for Children (LSC) were administered to 60 children, half of whom were defined by schools as learning disabled. An analysis of covariance indicated that learning disabled subjects were more anxious than their nondisabled counterparts, and that their test anxiety was significantly related to reading and mathematics achievement scores.

Working Memory and Number Sense as Predictors of Mathematical (Dis-)Ability

2015 ◽  
Vol 223 (2) ◽  
pp. 102-109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Evelyn H. Kroesbergen ◽  
Marloes van Dijk
Keyword(s):  
Working Memory ◽  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Spatial Working Memory ◽  
Number Sense ◽  
Mathematical Learning ◽  
Visual Spatial ◽  
Mathematical Learning Disabilities ◽  
Visual Spatial Working Memory ◽  
And Mathematics

Recent research has pointed to two possible causes of mathematical (dis-)ability: working memory and number sense, although only few studies have compared the relations between working memory and mathematics and between number sense and mathematics. In this study, both constructs were studied in relation to mathematics in general, and to mathematical learning disabilities (MLD) in particular. The sample consisted of 154 children aged between 6 and 10 years, including 26 children with MLD. Children performing low on either number sense or visual-spatial working memory scored lower on math tests than children without such a weakness. Children with a double weakness scored the lowest. These results confirm the important role of both visual-spatial working memory and number sense in mathematical development.

KEARIFAN LOKAL (LOCAL GENIUS) SEBAGAI SOKO GURU MENATA PERADABAN BANGSA YANG BERKARAKTER NUSANTARA (REFLEKSI KARYA KI DALANG TANGSUB)

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
I Made Suarta
Keyword(s):  
Lifelong Learning ◽  
Local Knowledge ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
Care Environment ◽  
Mental Attitude ◽  
Early 19Th Century ◽  
The People ◽  
The Many ◽  
Written Traditions

Local knowledge (local genius) is the quintessence of our ancestors thinking either oral or written traditions which we have received to date. Thought that, in the context of real archipelago has the same thread, which has a valuable values and universal to strengthen the integrity of the Unitary Republic of Indonesia. Through our founding genius thought that we should be able to implement it in real life to be able to reach people who "Gemah ripah loh jinawi", no less clothing, food, and shelter!Some of the many concepts of mind for the people of Bali are reflected in the work of puppeteer Ki Dalang Tangsub contributed to the development of Indonesia and has a universal value is the concept of maintaining the environment, save money, and humble. Through mental attitude has not always feel pretty; like not smart enough, not skilled enough, and not mature enough experience, make us always learn and practice. Learn and continue lifelong learning will make a man more mature and a lot of experience. Thus, the challenges in life will be easy to overcome. All that will be achieved, in addition to the hard work is also based on the mental attitude of inferiority is not proud, haughty, arrogant and other negative attitudes. Thought care environment, managing finances, and humble as described above, in Bali has been formulated through a literature shaped geguritan, namely Geguritan I Gedé Basur Dalang Tangsub works, one of the great authors in the early 19th century.  Keywords: Local knowledge, a cornerstone of, the character of the archipelago

The Influence of Assessment on Learning and Teaching

2019 ◽  
pp. 166-185
Author(s):  
Susan Hallam
Keyword(s):  
Communities Of Practice ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Peer Assessment ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Summative Assessment ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
The Arts ◽  
Assessment Procedures ◽  
Assessment Research

It is debatable whether it is appropriate to assess performance in the arts. However, formal education institutions and the systems within which they operate continue to require summative assessment to take place in order to award qualifications. This chapter considers the extent to which such summative assessment systems in music determine not only what is taught but also what learners learn. The evidence suggests that any learning outcome in formal education that is not assessed is unlikely to be given priority by either learners or teachers. To optimize learning, the aims and the processes of learning, including formative, self-, and peer assessment procedures, should be aligned with summative assessment. Research addressing the roles, methods, and value of formative, self-, and peer assessment in enhancing learning is considered. A proposal is made that the most appropriate way of enhancing learning is to ensure that summative assessment procedures are authentic and have real-life relevance supporting the teaching and learning process, to ensure that learners are motivated and see the relevance of what they are learning. This might take many forms depending on musical genre, communities of practice, and the wider cultural environment.

scholarly journals Modeling In-Match Sports Dynamics Using the Evolving Probability Method

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 4429
Author(s):  
Ana Šarčević ◽  
Damir Pintar ◽  
Mihaela Vranić ◽  
Ante Gojsalić
Keyword(s):  
Monte Carlo Simulation ◽  
Statistical Models ◽  
Empirical Bayes ◽  
Hybrid Approach ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Bayes Estimation ◽  
Probability Method ◽  
Specific Nature ◽  
Sport Event ◽  
Insight Into

The prediction of sport event results has always drawn attention from a vast variety of different groups of people, such as club managers, coaches, betting companies, and the general population. The specific nature of each sport has an important role in the adaption of various predictive techniques founded on different mathematical and statistical models. In this paper, a common approach of modeling sports with a strongly defined structure and a rigid scoring system that relies on an assumption of independent and identical point distributions is challenged. It is demonstrated that such models can be improved by introducing dynamics into the match models in the form of sport momentums. Formal mathematical models for implementing these momentums based on conditional probability and empirical Bayes estimation are proposed, which are ultimately combined through a unifying hybrid approach based on the Monte Carlo simulation. Finally, the method is applied to real-life volleyball data demonstrating noticeable improvements over the previous approaches when it comes to predicting match outcomes. The method can be implemented into an expert system to obtain insight into the performance of players at different stages of the match or to study field scenarios that may arise under different circumstances.

scholarly journals Changing landscapes: Gay men in the west and northwest of Ireland

Sexualities ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 136346072098169
Author(s):  
Aidan McKearney
Keyword(s):  
Gay Men ◽  
Social Rights ◽  
Irish Society ◽  
Recent Past ◽  
Same Sex ◽  
Lgbt People ◽  
The Many ◽  
Northwest Region ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Insight Into

This article focuses on the experiences of gay men in the rural west and northwest region of Ireland, during a period of transformational social and political change in Irish society. These changes have helped facilitate new forms of LGBTQI visibility, and local radicalism in the region. Same-sex weddings, establishment of rural LGBT groups and marching under an LGBT banner at St Patricks Day parades would have been unthinkable in the recent past; but they are now becoming a reality. The men report continuing challenges in their lives as gay men in the nonmetropolitan space, but the emergence of new visibility, voice and cultural acceptance of LGBT people is helping change their lived experiences. The study demonstrates the impact of local activist LGBT citizens. Through their testimonies we can gain an insight into the many, varied and interwoven factors that have interplayed to create the conditions necessary for the men to: increasingly define themselves as gay to greater numbers of people in their localities; to embrace greater visibility and eschew strategies of silence; and aspire to a host of legal, political, cultural and social rights including same-sex marriage. Organic forms of visibility and local radicalism have emerged in the region and through an analysis of their testimonies we can see how the men continue to be transformed by an ever-changing landscape.

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