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Common Mathematical Errors of Pre-Service Elementary School Teachers in an Undergraduate Course
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Matthews, Michael; Ding, Meixia – Mathematics and Computer Education, 2011
A steady stream of research has shown that many elementary school teachers have weak mathematical knowledge in some areas, including place value and fractions. Since a teacher's mathematical knowledge affects their students' performance, improving elementary school teachers' knowledge is critical. A better understanding of the mathematical…
Descriptors: Mathematics Education, College Mathematics, Elementary School Teachers, Misconceptions