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Peer reviewedJencks, Stanley M.; And Others – Arithmetic Teacher, 1980
Children's difficulties remembering correct algorithms for operations with fractions are traced to difficulties in the instructional sequence. Many teachers "teach mistakes" by failing to provide sufficient referents for their pupils. (MP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Fractions
Peer reviewedBooth, Lesley R. – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 1981
Common mathematical errors of pupils as identified by the Concepts in Secondary Mathematics and Science Project are identified and traced to the use of methods invented by students rather than formally taught methods. (MP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Cognitive Processes, Learning Problems, 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
