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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
Engelhardt, Jon M. – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1988
Diagnostic/prescriptive mathematics was examined to ask whether a sufficient body of professional knowledge and practices exist to warrant its inclusion in teacher preparation. Argues that diagnostic/prescriptive mathematics does constitute an appropriate topic for consideration as content in revised teacher preparation programs. (PK)
Descriptors: Diagnostic Teaching, Educational Assessment, Educational Diagnosis, Elementary School Mathematics
