@article{(Open Science Index):https://publications.waset.org/pdf/13846, title = {Math Curriculum Adaptation for Disadvantaged Students in an Inclusive Classroom}, author = {Tai-Hwa Emily Lu}, country = {}, institution = {}, abstract = {This study was a part of the three-year longitudinal research on setting up an math learning model for the disadvantaged students in Taiwan. A target 2nd grade class with 10 regular students and 6 disadvantaged students at a disadvantaged area in Taipei participated in this study. Two units of a market basal math textbook concerning fractions, three-dimensional figures, weight and capacity were adapted to enhance their math learning motivations, confidences and effects. The findings were (1) curriculum adaptation was effective on enhancing students- learning motivations, confidences and effects; (2) story-type problems and illustrations decreased difficulties on understanding math language for students from new immigrant families and students with special needs; (3) “concrete – semiconcrete – abstract" teaching strategies and hands-on activities were essential to raise students learning interests and effects; and (4) curriculum adaptation knowledge and skills needed to be included in the pre- and in-service teacher training programs.}, journal = {International Journal of Educational and Pedagogical Sciences}, volume = {6}, number = {6}, year = {2012}, pages = {1327 - 1331}, ee = {https://publications.waset.org/pdf/13846}, url = {https://publications.waset.org/vol/66}, bibsource = {https://publications.waset.org/}, issn = {eISSN: 1307-6892}, publisher = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology}, index = {Open Science Index 66, 2012}, }