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Usman, Ahmed Ibrahim – European Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 2017
The paper investigates geometric errors students made as they tried to use their basic geometric knowledge in the solution of the Applied Calculus Optimization Problem (ACOP). Inaccuracies related to the drawing of geometric diagrams (visualization skills) and those associated with the application of basic differentiation concepts into ACOP…
Descriptors: Mathematics Education, Mathematical Applications, Geometry, Calculus
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Moru, Eunice K.; Qhobela, Makomosela; Wetsi, Poka; Nchejane, John – Pythagoras, 2014
The study investigated teacher knowledge of error analysis in differential calculus. Two teachers were the sample of the study: one a subject specialist and the other a mathematics education specialist. Questionnaires and interviews were used for data collection. The findings of the study reflect that the teachers' knowledge of error analysis was…
Descriptors: Calculus, Mathematics Instruction, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Knowledge Base for Teaching