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Tooher, Helen; Johnson, Patrick – Issues in Educational Research, 2020
This pilot study explores the effectiveness of a strategy for overcoming post-primary students' misconceptions within the topic of algebra. Although central to the study of mathematics, algebra can be an area of difficulty for many students. A misconception is typically classified as flawed understanding of a concept causing repeated errors, and…
Descriptors: Misconceptions, Algebra, Secondary School Students, Mathematics Instruction
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Abbott, Mary; Wills, Howard; Miller, Angela; Kaufman, Journ – Reading Psychology, 2012
This study explored the relationships of oral reading speed and error rate on comprehension with second and third grade students with identified reading risk. The study included 920 second and 974 third graders. Results found a significant relationship between error rate, oral reading fluency, and reading comprehension performance, and…
Descriptors: Reading Comprehension, Reading Fluency, Program Effectiveness, Grade 2