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Some Cognitive Factors as Causes of Mistakes in the Addition of Fractions.

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Vinner, Shlomo; And Others – Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 1981

Common mistakes pupils make when adding fractions are categorized and analyzed. (MP)

Descriptors: Algorithms, Cognitive Processes, Error Patterns, Fractions

A Comparison of Achievement and Attitudes of Students Using Conventional or Calculator-Based Algorithms for Operations on Positive Rational Numbers in Ninth-Grade General Mathematics

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Gaslin, William L. – Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 1975

Descriptors: Algorithms, Attitudes, Calculators, Fractions

Calculator Algorithms for Fractions with Community College Students.

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Hector, Judith H.; Frandsen, Henry – Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 1981

Results of this study indicated calculator algorithms can serve as an effective alternative instructional strategy where computational skill is an instructional goal. (MP)

Descriptors: Algorithms, Basic Skills, Calculators, College Mathematics