Why Is Math So Hard for Some Children? The Nature and Origins of Mathematical Learning Difficulties and Disabilities

Exceptional Parent, The, July, 2007

Why Is Math So Hard for Some Children? The Nature and Origins of Mathematical Learning Difficulties and Disabilities Edited by Daniel B. Berch, Ph.D., & Michele M.M. Mazzocco, Ph.D.

NEW in April, 2007! In order for schools to help students with learning difficulties improve their achievement in mathematics, educators, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers need a better understanding of the evidence based on what's behind these students' difficulties in learning math. That's just what they'll get with this landmark book--the first and only definitive research volume on this important topic in education. This resource provides in-depth, theoretical and practical insight into mathematical learning difficulties and disabilities. More than 35 internationally known contributors share their expertise on: risk factors for developing difficulties with math; connections between math and reading disabilities; neuropsychological factors in mathematical LD; information processing deficits; individual difference factors in mathematics difficulties; role of genetics; effective instructional interventions and more. This highly informative book provides the foundation needed to develop teaching strategies and appropriate practices that really help these students improve their math skills.

PHB646

$49.95