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Peer reviewedVinner, Shlomo; And Others – Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 1981
Common mistakes pupils make when adding fractions are categorized and analyzed. (MP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Cognitive Processes, Error Patterns, Fractions
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 reviewedBlando, John A.; And Others – Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 1989
Seventh-grade students were tested to uncover arithmetic errors. Answers and intermediate steps were analyzed and models to represent students' behavior were developed. Certain errors were common across students. Others were tied to the format of the test item. Some superficial understandings of mathematical concepts were exposed. (Author/DC)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Arithmetic, Computation, Error Patterns
