Assistive technology applications for students with reading difficulties: special education teachers’ experiences and perceptions

Figures & data

Table 1. Teacher demographics by grade level.

Grade level	Mean age ± sd	Mean years in profession ± sd	Number of teachers*	Number of students assessed
Grade 4	51.3 ± 9.0	20.1 ± 12.5	35	38
Grade 8	48.1 ± 10.6	20.4 ± 13.8	11	13
High school	43.0 ± 10.7	13.0 ± 10.6	8	8

* Five teachers (three in Grade 4, two in Grade 8) evaluated two or more students, and two of the teachers evaluated each a Grade 4 and a Grade 8 student.

Table 2. Student demographics by grade level.

Grade level	n	Age in months ± sd	Percentage males
Grade 4	38	124.0 ± 4.9	63%
Grade 8	13	172.5 ± 5.7	54%
High school	8	200.5 ± 8.9	63%

Figure 1. Percentage of teachers’ positive responses (nr. 4&5). Upper bar (light grey) represent Grade 4. Lower bar (grey) represent Grade 8 and High school.