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| Stephenson, Philip | 1 |
| Warwick, Paul | 1 |
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Peer reviewedPadula, Janice – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 1996
Argues that the challenge for teachers of algebra in Australia is to find ways of making the structural aspects of algebra accessible to a greater percentage of students. Uses the zero product principle to provide an example of a common student error grounded in the difficulty of understanding the structure of algebra. (DDR)
Descriptors: Algebra, Competence, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedGarnett, Patrick J; Garnett, Pamela J.; Hackling, Mark W. – Studies in Science Education, 1995
Provides a comprehensive review of literature regarding misconceptions that are held by secondary students in chemistry. Makes some recommendations based on the research. Contains 77 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Concept Formation, Constructivism (Learning), Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedStephenson, Philip; Warwick, Paul – Investigating, 2001
Provides a progression of terms of underlying concepts related to moving and falling objects, and links these concepts to activities that are appropriate for various age ranges. Speculates on the role of teacher knowledge in effective science teaching. (DDR)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Foreign Countries, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Knowledge Representation
