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Peer reviewedLaursen, Kay W. – Mathematics Teacher, 1978
The author mentions several broad types of student elementary algebra errors, including incorrect cancellation and cross-multiplication, notes confusing terms and factors, and gives several suggestions to help students avoid these. (MN)
Descriptors: Algebra, Algorithms, Error Patterns, Fractions
