Table of Contents

Introduction
Chapter 1: Teaching the Challenged Learner
Chapter 2: Characteristics of Students with Learning Disabilities and the Impact on their Mathematical Ability
Chapter 3: Specific Strategies for Instruction
Chapter 4: Assessing Your Special Education Students
Chapter 5: General Strategies for Teaching Inclusive Mathematics to All Students
Glossary
Reference List
Index

About the Author

Julie Sliva Spitzer brings a rich background in mathematics, technology, and special education. As an associate professor of mathematics education at San Jose State University, she teaches methods of mathematics instruction to aspiring educators and supervises their field experiences. Julie continues to enjoy inservice work with teachers Grades K–12. Julie’s research interests include studying teacher and student attitudes toward teaching and learning mathematics, and best practices for teaching mathematics to learners with special needs. She is a frequent presenter at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Meetings, the California Mathematics Annual Conference, and the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, North American Chapter.

Reviews

”The book is easy to read and captures one’s attention.  It is dealing with a topic that is extremely important in today’s education community.”
*Larry Osthus, Mathematics Consultant*