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Martinie, Sherri L. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2014
How can a simple dot--the decimal point--be the source of such frustration for students and teachers? As the author worked through her own frustrations, she found that her students seemed to fall into groups in terms of misconceptions that they revealed when talking about and working with decimals. When asking students to illustrate their thinking…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Secondary School Mathematics, Middle School Students, Mathematical Concepts
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Henderson, Peter; Hodgen, Jeremy; Foster, Colin; Kuchemann, Dietmar – Education Endowment Foundation, 2017
This guidance report focuses on the teaching of mathematics to pupils in Key Stages 2 and 3. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive guide to mathematics teaching. We have made recommendations where there are research findings that schools can use to make a significant difference to pupils' learning, and have focused on the questions that…
Descriptors: Mathematics Skills, Elementary Education, Teaching Methods, Mathematics Instruction
Dacey, Linda; Collins, Anne – Stenhouse Publishers, 2011
"The Zeroing in on Number and Operations" series, which aligns with the Common Core State Standards and the NCTM Standards on Focal Points, features easy-to-use tools for teaching key concepts in number and operations and for addressing common misconceptions. Sharing the insights they've gained through decades of mathematics teaching and research,…
Descriptors: Misconceptions, Academic Standards, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematical Concepts
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Roche, Anne – Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 2010
A considerable body of research exists on students' understanding of decimal fractions and the prevalence and persistence of common misconceptions related to this understanding. Results from major studies such as the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) in the United States and the Concepts in Secondary Mathematics and Science (CSMS)…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Mathematics, Number Concepts, Models
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Coughlin, Heather A. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2010
Dividing by fractions is considered by many to be one of the most complicated procedures in elementary mathematics. The computations are not only complicated but also challenging to explain in the context of a word problem. In this article, the author discusses the role of the divisor in the concept of division by fractions. She examines three…
Descriptors: Misconceptions, Mathematics Instruction, Computation, Preservice Teacher Education
Dacey, Linda; Collins, Anne – Stenhouse Publishers, 2010
"The Zeroing in on Number and Operations" series, which aligns with the Common Core State Standards and the NCTM Standards on Focal Points, features easy-to-use tools for teaching key concepts in number and operations and for addressing common misconceptions. Sharing the insights they've gained through decades of mathematics teaching and research,…
Descriptors: Grade 2, Grade 1, Misconceptions, Academic Standards
Dacey, Linda; Collins, Anne – Stenhouse Publishers, 2010
"The Zeroing in on Number and Operations" series, which aligns with the Common Core State Standards and the NCTM Standards and Focal Points, features easy-to-use tools for teaching key concepts in number and operations and for addressing common misconceptions. Sharing the insights they've gained in decades of mathematics teaching and research,…
Descriptors: Grade 3, Grade 4, Misconceptions, Academic Standards
Collins, Anne; Dacey, Linda – Stenhouse Publishers, 2010
"The Zeroing in on Number and Operations" series, which aligns with the Common Core State Standards and the NCTM Sandards and Focal Points, features easy-to-use tools for teaching key concepts in number and operations and for addressing common misconceptions. Sharing the insights they've gained through decades of mathematics teaching and research,…
Descriptors: Grade 5, Grade 6, Misconceptions, Academic Standards
Collins, Anne; Dacey, Linda – Stenhouse Publishers, 2010
"The Zeroing in on Number and Operations" series, which aligns with the Common Core State Standards and the NCTM Standards and Focal Points, features easy-to-use tools for teaching key concepts in number and operations and for addressing common misconceptions. Sharing the insights they've gained in decades of mathematics teaching and research,…
Descriptors: Grade 7, Grade 8, Misconceptions, Academic Standards
Fazio, Lisa; Siegler, Robert – UNESCO International Bureau of Education, 2011
Students around the world have difficulties in learning about fractions. In many countries, the average student never gains a conceptual knowledge of fractions. This research guide provides suggestions for teachers and administrators looking to improve fraction instruction in their classrooms or schools. The recommendations are based on a…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Learning Activities, Teaching Methods, Numbers
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Danielson, Christopher – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2009
Using the structure of a metacognitive journal, this article describes the author's discovery of an unusual method for adding fractions after carefully considering a student's response. (Contains 3 figures.)
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Cognitive Processes, Misconceptions, Mathematics Instruction
MacDonald, Amy – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 2008
The key to understanding the development of student misconceptions is to ask students to explain their thinking. Time constraints of classroom teaching make it difficult to consult with each and every individual student about their thought processes. However, when a particular error keeps surfacing, simply marking the response as incorrect will…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Number Concepts, Cognitive Processes, Misconceptions
Widjaja, Wanty; Stacey, Kaye; Steinle, Vicki – Journal of Science and Mathematics Education in Southeast Asia, 2008
Extensive studies have documented various difficulties with, and misconceptions about, decimal numeration across different levels of education. This paper reports on pre-service teachers' misconceptions about the density of decimals. Written test data from 140 Indonesian pre-service teachers, observation of group and classroom discussions provided…
Descriptors: Mathematical Concepts, Number Concepts, Mathematics Instruction, Preservice Teacher Education
Fuson, Karen; Clements, Douglas; Beckmann, Sybilla – National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 2010
"Focus in Grade 1: Teaching with Curriculum Focal Points" describes and illustrates learning paths for the mathematical concepts and skills of each grade 1 Focal Point as presented in Curriculum Focal Points for Prekindergarten through Grade 8 Mathematics. It includes representational supports for teaching and learning that can facilitate…
Descriptors: Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematical Concepts, Grade 1, Misconceptions
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Isiksal, Mine; Cakiroglu, Erdinc – Hacettepe University Journal of Education, 2008
The purpose of this study was to examine preservice mathematics teachers' knowledge about common (mis)conceptions and difficulties of elementary students. In addition, it was aimed to investigate preservice teachers' knowledge about the possible sources of these misconception/difficulties, and their suggested strategies to overcome those…
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Preservice Teachers, Teacher Education Programs, Cognitive Processes
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