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Peer reviewedMargulies, Susan – Mathematics Teacher, 1993
Presents an activity applicable at the beginning of the year to review necessary algebra concepts that are often misunderstood by students. Presents a true/false worksheet made up of examples illustrating common algebra and trigonometry errors made by students. (MDH)
Descriptors: Algebra, Class Activities, Error Correction, Error Patterns
Peer reviewedFarrell, Margaret A. – Mathematics Teacher, 1992
Discusses the use of feedback from students and the analysis of students' error patterns to understand why students develop misconceptions in mathematics. Looks at learning vis-a-vis the abstract nature of mathematics and the students' cognitive development. (MDH)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Measurement, Error Correction, Error Patterns
Peer reviewedMeyer, Debra K. – College Teaching, 1993
A discussion of misunderstandings occurring in the college classroom looks at the common sources of misconceptions and offers three ways to diagnose and address them: (1) asking students to think aloud as they solve problems; (2) having students teach course topics; and (3) reviewing students' notes with them. (MSE)
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Classroom Techniques, College Faculty, College Instruction
Peer reviewedCherkas, Barry M. – Primus, 1992
Emphasizes, and illustrates with examples, the importance of taking classroom time to rectify incorrect student thinking by immediately undoing, or unraveling, students' misconceptions, errors, or misapplications. When this process is cultivated without a judgmental attitude on the part of the teacher, students' confidence is inspired and…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Error Correction, Feedback, Learning Strategies
