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Campbell, James – Use of English, 1982
Describes a diagnostic and remedial spelling approach used with high school students. (HOD)
Descriptors: Diagnostic Teaching, Error Patterns, Remedial Instruction, Secondary Education

Baxter, Paul; Dole, Shelly – British Journal of Special Education, 1990
An experimental study was conducted of 2 different approaches to the correction of consistent subtraction errors in 6 students aged 12-13. Tentative findings demonstrate the superiority of the old way/new way method compared to use of Multibase Arithmetic Blocks and place value charts. (JDD)
Descriptors: Error Patterns, Instructional Effectiveness, Intermediate Grades, Low Achievement
Borasi, Raffaella; And Others – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1985
Many worthwhile mathematical activities can be generated by an overgeneralization. Some conjectures and their verification are described, with some exploration of historical procedures. (MNS)
Descriptors: Diagnostic Teaching, Educational Research, Error Patterns, History
Borasi, Raffaella; And Others – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1985
A set of brief reflections about different aspects of mathematical errors and their roles in education is given. The nature and variety of errors and their positive use in learning mathematics are highlighted. (MNS)
Descriptors: Diagnostic Teaching, Educational Philosophy, Elementary Secondary Education, Error Patterns

Sadowski, Barbara R.; McIlveen, Delayne Houston – Arithmetic Teacher, 1984
What two teachers found when they took a close look at the results of a sentence-solving test given in grades four and five is reported. Error patterns appeared less frequently after instruction but recurred on retention tests. How students can be helped is suggested. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computation, Diagnostic Teaching, Educational Research, Elementary Education
Sealey, Jean – 1985
Some possible reasons why remediation is needed in mathematics instruction are presented. The need to diagnose the problem and then provide appropriate, effective remediation is discussed. Four guiding principles for diagnosis are presented, followed by six questions covering hypotheses about the source of the difficulty. Suggestions are then…
Descriptors: Computation, Educational Games, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education
Borasi, Raffaella – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1985
Four different conceptions of error-making from a pedagogical perspective are developed. Using errors as springboards for learning is advocated, so that better understanding of content and of the nature of mathematics results. (MNS)
Descriptors: Diagnostic Teaching, Educational Philosophy, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education
Stepus, George Wayne – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1985
This is a report of an application of the interpretation of errors and springboards in a real-life situation. If and why we need to reduce fractions is considered. (MNS)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Diagnostic Teaching, Educational Research, Error Patterns
Borasi, Raffaella; Michaelsen, Jean – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1985
A common mistake in adding fractions involves the confusion betwen the concepts of fraction and ratio. A coherent system to operate with ratios is developed. (MNS)
Descriptors: Diagnostic Teaching, Educational Research, Error Patterns, Fractions

Lott, David – ELT Journal, 1983
Areas of contradiction and controversy over error analysis are discussed, and an interference error analysis project is described, giving a detailed definition of interference error. Several practical approaches to teaching out interference errors are outlined. (MSE)
Descriptors: Classification, English (Second Language), Error Analysis (Language), Error Patterns
Ediger, Marlow – 1986
The need for teachers to be proficient in diagnosing pupil difficulty in mathematics is advocated. Some facets of student behavior to be observed by the teacher are noted, including reversals, lack of retention, and lack of differentiation. All are characteristics associated with dyslexia. Problems of dyslexic pupils are noted and some general…
Descriptors: Diagnostic Teaching, Dyslexia, Educational Philosophy, Elementary Education
Blackburn, Katie – 1984
Nearly 48 percent of the students in Developmental Studies Mathematics courses at a major southern university during the fall of 1983 had taken college preparatory mathematics courses in high school. Some had even taken trigonometry, pre-calculus, or calculus. Yet, they were placed in university developmental studies mathematics courses because…
Descriptors: Algebra, College Mathematics, Developmental Studies Programs, Educational Research
Bright, George W. – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1987
How computers have affected diagnosis in mathematics is discussed. A distinction is made between errors and mistakes, followed by consideration of computers as a diagnostic tool. The development of algorithms to diagnose errors and of models of student performance is described. (MNS)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Computer Assisted Instruction, Diagnostic Teaching, Elementary Secondary Education
Wachsmuth, Ipke; Lorenz, Jens-Holger – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1987
Analysis of errors children make is modeled both with and without computers. Patterns of thinking are traced for a fifth grader, with the discussion focused on getting clues for remedial instruction by analyzing the dialog. (MNS)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Cognitive Processes, Computer Simulation, Diagnostic Teaching

Kalin, Robert – Arithmetic Teacher, 1983
Dialogue from an interview with a child about division basic facts is presented. The facts are considered by groups, and specific errors are noted. Finally, remediation ideas are given. (MNS)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Computation, Division, Educational Research
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