Research based strategy for improving outcomes for students with disabilities in Mathematics

AIM: The goal is for students to conduct scholarly research and increase knowledge and understanding of one specific research based strategy for improving outcomes for students with disabilities in mathematics. Students will write a 7 double-spaced paper to describe the strategy, summarize research and integrate data to create a convincing argument for the established ‘efficacy’ of the strategy reviewed. The paper will include student’s own position/critique of the strategy for applicability with students with disabilities. Students will be encouraged to implement their chosen strategy into their classrooms and reflect on its implementation and outcomes. Criteria Maximum Points Selection of strategy, description of strategy 20 points Paper pertains to one specific research based strategy, with a brief description of the core features and the purpose of the strategy (what domain or skills does the strategy target to improve?) Research references 30 points Research references are credible (peer reviewed research articles, or course text book) and clearly and accurately cited in the text of the paper. Adequate description of research design/methodology of studies reviewed (at least 4 specific studies to be reported) 30 points Description of each study includes statement of design used, sample, setting, and other relevant study procedure/implementation details. Understanding of evidence based strategies 50 points Paper reflects high “teacher-asresearcher” thinking. Demonstrates knowledge of ‘evidence’ in support of establishing efficacy of the strategy. Paper presents clear functional/causal data to highlight the efficacy of the strategy, with examples of supporting empirical data ( e.g. mean scores, PND, slope analysis, ES) as provided in the research article. Summary of research findings provide clear, convincing support for the efficacy of the strategy 50 points Results are interpreted sufficiently well to support an overall efficacy claim for the strategy. Refer to some of the key variables studied by the author(s) and the findings of the study (e.g. Who was the strategy most effective for, when and how was it used, what were the most important results/desirable outcomes of the effectiveness of the strategy, what was the strategy not effective for, what are the author(s)’ conclusions in support of the strategy, did they identify any limitations in the use of the strategy). Scholarly writing and organization of paper 40 points The information/evidence from the different studies is seamlessly integrated in the paper to support the evidence based strategy and demonstrate thorough understanding of the strategy researched; i.e. well organized for flow of thought and consistency of information. Grammatical style, spelling, writing conventions (use of consistent tense) are adequate. Quotes and authors are adequately cited. Person first terminology is followed and skills/needs are defined from a strengths perspective. Few mechanical errors are acceptable but please make best effort to see the journal review samples provided for depth of ‘research-based’ writing expected. Connections to field observations 40 points Integrated connection to field observations – make thoughtful/ reflective comments on the feasibility/ usefulness of the strategy in a real classroom/teaching setting. If strategy was not observe, comment on how the strategy can be used in the setting to increase instructional efficacy at the observation site. Reference List 40 points References cited in the paper are included in the reference list and APA reference style is followed with minor edits needed.

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