In line with the thesis that the ultimate goal of an arithmetic program with the mentally handicapped is to facilitate problem solving, the investigators field tested an 18 week demonstration program. The groups taught by trained teachers showed significant gains in the 2 problem solving areas. Gains among retarded and average controls were not as consistent.
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