This practical guide for teaching numeracy to children with a developmental disability is based on core concepts from the landmark Mathematics Recovery (R) text Teaching Number (aka 'the green book') that have been adapted for children with developmental disabilities.
Educational Tests and Measurements in the Age of Accountability is a core text for use in a first level graduate course in educational measurement and testing. In addition to covering the topics traditionally found in core textbooks for this course, this text also provides coverage of contemporary topics (including national testing programs, international achievement comparisons, the value added assessment of schools and teachers, and the public policy debate on selective admissions vs. affirmative minority enrollment).
Focusing on the challenges faced by professional school counselors from preschool to high school, this graduate-level text offers practical strategies for addressing social and emotional issues, enhancing educational outcomes, and optimizing student performance on high-stakes tests. It features real-life examples and case studies, alongside multicultural counseling techniques informed by the author's experiences in an inner-city setting. Additionally, it provides guidance for supporting children with undocumented and language-minority parents.
Focusing on three key developmental stages, this guide emphasizes the importance of supporting students' understanding of fractions for their overall mathematical proficiency. It offers strategies for assessing fractional knowledge and adapting teaching methods to enhance learning outcomes.