id: 02356018 dt: j an: 2003f.04677 au: Kroesbergen, Evelyn H.; van Luit, Johannes E. H. ti: Mathematics Interventions for Children with Special Educational Needs: A Meta-Analysis. so: Rem. Spec. Educ. (RASE) 24, No. 2, 97-114 (2003). py: pu: , la: EN cc: D42 ut: meta analysis ci: li: doi:10.1177/07419325030240020501 ab: This article presents results of a meta-analysis of 58 studies of mathematics intervention for elementary students with special needs. Studies in preparatory mathematics, basic skills, and problem solving were reviewed. Duration and method of instruction proved important. Direct instruction and self-instruction were more effective than mediated instruction. Computer assisted instruction and peer tutoring showed smaller effects than other approaches. (Contains references.) (ERIC) rv: