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Callahan, Leroy G.; Charles, Desiree – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1985
Previous studies indicate that many early elementary school children have the misconception that whole number subtraction is a commutative operation. The degree and character of this subtraction error was investigated in this longitudinal study. Results obtained from three groups of students with different number abilities provided further…
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Cognitive Processes, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Nik Pa, Nik Azis – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1989
Concepts of fractions from an adult perspective as well as from a child's perspective are examined. Types of students' schemes for some terms related to fractions are reported. (YP)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Concept Formation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Ross, Sharon H. – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1990
The 5-stage model of Ross was used to examine the role of instruction in facilitating children's acquisition of place value knowledge. Compares children from 2 samples on 10 tasks designed to reveal their thinking about place value. Discusses implications for theory and classroom. (YP)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematical Concepts
Harris, Mary Jo; VanDevender, Evelyn M. – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1990
Identifies four causes of confusion in reading mathematics related to numbers, symbols and sentences, vocabulary, and directionality. Discusses techniques for overcoming each type of the confusion. (YP)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Computation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
