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Drake, Bob M.; Amspaugh, Linda B. – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1994
Discusses diagnostic information which can be gained from students' writing and presents examples of each, including error patterns, insights into where instruction should begin, failure of students to make connections, difficulties with independent work, clarifying student understanding, and student beliefs and attitudes. (42 references) (MKR)
Descriptors: Beliefs, Content Area Writing, Educational Diagnosis, Elementary Secondary Education
Clarkson, Philip C. – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1992
Reports a study to examine careless errors fifth-grade students (n=58) make while solving mathematical word problems and explores the type of student who frequently makes such errors. Results indicated that frequency of these errors was significantly related to the noncognitive variables of the study. Discusses implications for remediation. (20…
Descriptors: Attribution Theory, Cognitive Style, Elementary Education, Evaluation Methods
