This represents the final article in a series of three articles by John F. Cawley and his associates on mathematics and learning disabled students. The authors present specific strategies for systematically developing problem-solving experiences for LD students in mathematical curricula. The information discussed in this article is based on the extensive data pool collected by the authors on the mathematics characteristics of LD populations and the program development that has resulted from their efforts.
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