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Zaslavsky, Orit – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1997
Attempts to reveal students' (N=800) misconceptions regarding quadratic functions, and identifies conceptual obstacles that may impede students' understanding. Findings indicate that the conceptual obstacles identified were fairly pervasive. Discusses the educational implications of the findings. Contains 34 references. (JRH)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Instruction, Misconceptions
