Learning Event/Math Lesson Plan for 5th Graders with ADHD

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A 5 page research paper that offers a guide to writing a learning event. Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is defined as a "childhood onset neuropsychiatric disorder," which is characterized by "developmentally inappropriate and impairing levels of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity" (Capano, et al, 2008, p. 393). There is an urgent need for mathematics learning events that address the needs of ADHD students. This paper outlines a learning event designed for use by fifth grade students, with a particular focus on the needs of students with ADHD. Bibliography lists 8 sources.