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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
Peer reviewedCox, L. S. – Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 1975
In a two-year study, frequencies and descriptions of systematic errors in four algorithms in arithmetic were studied in regular and special education classrooms. (Author/SD)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Basic Skills, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Download full textBurrows, J. K. – 1976
Research on error patterns associated with whole number computation is reviewed. Details of the results of some of the individual studies cited are given in the appendices. In Appendix A, 33 addition errors, 27 subtraction errors, 41 multiplication errors, and 41 division errors are identified, and the frequency of these errors made by 352…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Basic Skills, Computation, Elementary School Mathematics
Barclay, Tim – Mathematics Teaching, 1980
A computer program named BUGGY is described. The program is designed to duplicate "traditional" student mathematical mistakes; pupils are to identify the nature of the errors the computer makes. (MP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs, Error Patterns
Suydam, Marilyn N., Ed.; Kasten, Margaret L., Ed. – Investigations in Mathematics Education, 1984
This issue contains abstracts and critical comments for 11 articles. Three articles focus on problem solving; the remainder concern understanding of the equals sign, mathematical structure, mathematical abilities, the role of language in tasks involving sets, sex differences in mathematical errors, subtraction, algorithms as schemes, and…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computation, Editorials, Educational Research
