1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910791968403321

Autore

Hindman Neil <1943->

Titolo

Algebra in the Stone-Čech compactification [[electronic resource] ] : theory and applications / / Neil Hindman, Donna Strauss

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Berlin ; ; Boston, : De Gruyter, 2012

ISBN

3-11-025835-8

Edizione

[2nd rev. and extended ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (609 p.)

Collana

De Gruyter textbook

Classificazione

SK 340

Altri autori (Persone)

StraussDona <1934->

Disciplina

514/.32

Soggetti

Stone-Čech compactification

Topological semigroups

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

pt. 1. Background development -- pt. 2. Algebra of [beta]S -- pt. 3. Combinatorial applications -- pt. 4. Connections with other structures.

Sommario/riassunto

This is the second revised and extended edition of the successful book on the algebraic structure of the Stone-Čech compactification of a discrete semigroup and its combinatorial applications, primarily in the field known as Ramsey Theory. There has been very active research in the subject dealt with by the book in the 12 years which is now included in this edition. This book is a self-contained exposition of the theory of compact right semigroups for discrete semigroups and the algebraic properties of these objects. The methods applied in the book constitute a mosaic of infinite combinatorics, algebra, and topology. The reader will find numerous combinatorial applications of the theory, including the central sets theorem, partition regularity of matrices, multidimensional Ramsey theory, and many more.



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Record Nr.

UNINA9910298085203321

Autore

Taylor Amber E. Brueggemann

Titolo

Diagnostic Assessment of Learning Disabilities in Childhood : Bridging the Gap Between Research and Practice / / by Amber E. Brueggemann Taylor

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, NY : , : Springer New York : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2014

ISBN

1-4939-0335-7

Edizione

[1st ed. 2014.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (260 p.)

Collana

Contemporary Issues in Psychological Assessment, , 2625-7211

Classificazione

CS 4000

DT 2000

Disciplina

371.9

618.9285889

Soggetti

Child psychology

School psychology

Education

Social work

Psychotherapy

Counseling

Child and School Psychology

Education, general

Social Work

Psychotherapy and Counseling

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

1. Introduction/History of Learning Disability Assessment -- 2. Aptitude-Achievement Discrepancy -- 3. Cognitive Processing -- 4. Response to Intervention -- 5. Low Achievement -- 6. Promising Practices -- 7. Comorbidity and Differential Diagnosis -- Appendix A. States’ Previous Discrepancy Models and Current Identification Models -- Appendix B. States' Response to Intervention Models -- Appendix C. Links to Useful Websites.

Sommario/riassunto

Diagnosing learning disabilities (LD) in children has never been an easy task. The multiple approaches in use complicate the assessment process, raising the risk of young students getting the wrong services,



or none at all. It is clear that more accurate diagnosis and classification methods are needed to advance the prevention and treatment of difficulties in reading and mathematics. Diagnostic Assessment of Learning Disabilities in Childhood takes important steps to cut through the confusion. This timely resource weighs the strengths and weaknesses of commonly used assessment methods including the aptitude-achievement discrepancy, cognitive processing, RTI, and low achievement approaches, and introduces the author's academic impairment model as a promising alternative. A chapter on comorbid disorders in students with LD guides readers in the fine points of differential diagnosis. And to make the coverage especially practical, the book's features link the theoretical to the real-world practice of LD assessment, among them: Overviews of LD identification and definitions. Analysis of widely used diagnostic approaches with strengths and weaknesses. Examples of assessment protocols and report writing. Case examples illustrating diagnostic issues. Q&A sections with leading experts in the field. Useful summaries, appendices, and resource links. Diagnostic Assessment of Learning Disabilities in Childhood is an invaluable reference for school and clinical child psychologists, special education and allied educational professionals, and researchers and graduate students in school, educational, and clinical child psychology who are dedicated to higher measurement standards and greater opportunities for children’s academic success.