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Pea, Roy D.; And Others – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1987
An overall schema of interpretation for programming instructors is given, so that the misconceptions students develop in programming can be determined more readily. Types of language-independent and -dependent bugs, how they can be identified, and how to help students overcome them are addressed. (MNS)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education, Error Patterns
Gordon, John T. – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1988
Reports on a study to determine if having students write about the work required in doing three types of exercises from elementary algebraic fractions would affect the students' error patterns on quizzes. The study involved six developmental studies in elementary algebra classes. (PK)
Descriptors: Algebra, College Mathematics, Content Area Writing, Error Patterns
