Implementing an Instructional Intervention to Support Special Education Students with Systems of Equations: An Action Research Approach

AUTHOR(S)

XERXES M. BUDOMO

ABSTRACT

——This capstone research project focused on developing and implementing an instructional intervention to support special education students in comprehending and solving systems of equations. The problem addressed the challenges faced by special education students in mastering mathematical concepts, particularly systems of equations. The research questions explored the effectiveness of the instructional intervention in improving students’ understanding and mastery of systems of equations. The project utilized a 5-day instructional unit, differentiated instruction strategies, and various teaching methods, including substitution, elimination, and graphing, to facilitate learning. Participants included special education students in a school setting. Data collection involved pre and post-assessment tests, observations, and student feedback. The study concluded that the instructional intervention positively impacted students’ ability to solve systems of equations, highlighting the importance of tailored instruction for special education students in mathematics. Keywords — Special Education, Systems of Equations, Instructional Intervention, Differentiated Instruction, Mathematical Concepts, Substitution Method, Elimination Method, Graphing Method, Action Research, Tailored Instruction.