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Direct linkBrown, George; Quinn, Robert J. – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 2007
Teachers all over the world are aware that students struggle with fractional concepts and with elementary algebra. Support for this assertion can be found in a variety of research reports. The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), a United States report, indicates that students have recurrently demonstrated a lack of proficiency in…
Descriptors: Mathematics Achievement, Academic Achievement, Error Patterns, National Competency Tests
Peer reviewedO'Neill, M. J. – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 1985
Computation errors that may occur by expanded use of calculators are discussed. Potential errors with five exact arithmetic examples are described as they are translated into approximate processes. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algebra, Calculators, Computation, Error Patterns
Brown, George; Quinn, Robert J. – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 2006
An analysis of the 1990 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) found that only 46 percent of all high school seniors demonstrated success with a grasp of decimals, percentages, fractions and simple algebra. This article investigates error patterns that emerge as students attempt to answer questions involving the ability to apply…
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Word Problems (Mathematics), Numbers, National Competency Tests
Peer reviewedBooth, Lesley R. – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 1986
Results from a British study on Strategies and Errors in Secondary Mathematics are considered. Students' views of algebra and their difficulties are summarized, with some suggestions for teachers. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algebra, Cognitive Processes, Educational Research, Error Patterns
Peer reviewedMacGregor, M. E. – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 1986
Attention is called to the apparent widespread misunderstanding of algebraic notation by secondary school students, and how this may arise from some common approaches to teaching algebra to beginners is discussed. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algebra, College Mathematics, Error Patterns, Higher Education
Peer reviewedCalegari, Jim – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 1983
Helping students understand the round-off error is the focus. A computer program for Fibonacci numbers illustrates the point, which is then described mathematically. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Programs, Error Patterns, Estimation (Mathematics)
Peer reviewedMilton, Ken – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 1988
Difficulties experienced by algebra students are listed, with comments on what can be done and some implications for teaching. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algebra, Diagnostic Teaching, Error Patterns, Learning Activities
