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Peer reviewedMaree, J. G. – B.C. Journal of Special Education, 1992
This article recommends a holistic approach to student problems in mathematics. Teachers need to be aware of all paradigms (e.g., developmental, behaviorist, psychoanalytic) explaining causes of problems in mathematics. Examples of misunderstandings resulting from insufficient knowledge, insufficient mathematical vocabulary, and overgeneralization…
Descriptors: Comprehension, Elementary Secondary Education, Error Patterns, Etiology
Lowenthal, Barbara – Academic Therapy, 1987
The clinical interview can be a useful individualized assessment and remedial tool for students with difficulties in arithmetic. To use it effectively, the examiner must establish rapport with the student, discover his metacognitive strategies, and determine the student's optimum ability level. (JDD)
Descriptors: Academic Aptitude, Diagnostic Teaching, Educational Diagnosis, Elementary Secondary Education
