Learning to Read, The Great Debate -Restaged in Math Class

The path of math research to practice is slowly adopting the same trajectory as reading and language, though math is decades behind. Research is uncovering undeniable parallels between processing and memory systems within these two subjects. Perhaps we should hit the fast-forward button and shift to a diagnostic-prescriptive education model for special education students within the context of math class.

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Characteristics of Language Based Instruction Within Math Class - ©2019 Christopher L. Woodin and WoodinMath.com

Demystifying Math Struggles and Identifying Strategies to Help- C. Woodin and the Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity

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