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Cognitive Strategy Instruction in Mathematics for Students with Learning Disabilities

Marjorie Montague, PhD, is a professor of special education at the University of Miami. Her research focuses on cognitive assessment and instruction for students with learning disabilities. Address: Marjorie Montague, School of Education, University of Miami, PO Box 248065, Coral Gables, FL 33124–2040.

This article provides a context for understanding and using cognitive strategy instruction to improve students' performance in mathematics. The theoretical and research base for strategy instruction is reviewed, and characteristics of students who have difficulties in mathematics are discussed from a developmental perspective. Then, a practical illustration of cognitive strategy instruction used to assess and teach mathematical problem solving to middle school students with learning disabilities is presented.

Journal of Learning Disabilities, Vol. 30, No. 2, 164-177 (1997)
DOI: 10.1177/002221949703000204


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