The Effects of Highlighting on the Math Computation Performance and Off-Task Behavior of Students with Attention Problems

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  • Author(s): Kercood, Suneeta; Grskovic, Janice A.
  • Language:
    English
  • Source:
    Education and Treatment of Children. May 2009 32(2):231-241.
  • Physical Description:
    PDF
  • Publication Date:
    2009
  • Document Type:
    Journal Articles
    Reports - Evaluative
  • Additional Information
    • Availability:
      West Virginia University Press. P.O. Box 6295, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 26506. Tel: 866-988-7737; Tel: 304-293-8400; Fax: 304-293-6585; Web site: http://www.wvupress.com/index.php
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      11
    • Subject Terms:
      Time on Task; Student Behavior; Attention Deficit Disorders; Color; Computation; Mathematics Instruction; Classroom Techniques; Problem Solving; Instructional Effectiveness; Males; Learning Disabilities; Hyperactivity
    • Accession Number:
      10.1353/etc.0.0058
    • ISSN:
      0748-8491
    • Abstract:
      This study evaluated the effects of color highlighting during a math computation task on performance accuracy and behavior of students with attention problems. Using a multiple baseline across participants design, three students solved math computation problems on worksheets with and without highlighting. Off-task behavior recorded from videotape and number of problems correct were measured. Results suggest highlighting increased math computation accuracy and reduced off-task behavior for students with attention problems. (Contains 1 table and 1 figure.)
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Number of References:
      22
    • Publication Date:
      2009
    • Accession Number:
      EJ844905