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The slow learner is defined as-a Student whose IQ-falls between 75 and 90 or who ranks below the thirtieth-percentile of the student'population in mathematical achievement. His-characteristics and special needs arediscussed_in some detail. &-presentation of selected methodaand techniques-fot in-strutting slow. learneri-to add and subtract non-decimal fractions _ follots._ Behavioral objectives, specific topics, _ c-and an:estinmmd,pdhedule-are given. Resources required for this,-intrtrnOien-aimeAlessribme, The strategy employs concrete ezaaplei-to the-maximun *tient possible. The labokatory approach and discOVery methods'are-recopmended. The natire and use of a particular teaching aid-are discussed. The emphasis in evaluation is on each students progress. _ (KB) U S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. EDUCATION wauFmta NATIONAL INSTITUTEO