About This Lesson
During the COVID-19 pandemic, research finds that students are losing 2-4 months’ worth of learning in math on average. Learning during a pandemic can be even more difficult for students with intellectual disabilities. A University of North Carolina study finds that the key to math success for some children may be through their peers. Through peer-mediated instruction, honor students can support students with intellectual disabilities on solving math problems. They found that using visual checklists, pictures with mathematical word problems, and reading the problems aloud were effective tutoring techniques.
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