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John P. Papadouris; Vassilis Komis; Konstantinos Lavidas – Mathematics Education Research Journal, 2025
Although absolute value is of interest to mathematics teaching researchers, since many students face problems with it, there does not seem to be an integrated record of students' errors. The present study attempts to conduct a systematic review to identify and categorize errors and misconceptions of secondary school students aged 12-18 concerning…
Descriptors: Error Patterns, Misconceptions, Secondary School Students, Secondary School Mathematics
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Tzu-Hsing Lin; Paul J. Riccomini; Zhigao Liang – Learning Disability Quarterly, 2025
This study reviews the literature on error patterns in mathematics among students with mathematics difficulty. We analyzed and synthesized the findings from 17 studies, focusing on the characteristics of error analysis studies, the mathematics topics examined, and the specific error patterns identified. The results revealed the following: (a) the…
Descriptors: Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematical Concepts
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Nesher, Pearla – American Psychologist, 1986
In the study of mathematics instruction the focus has changed from the outcomes of learning to the cognitive processes involved in mathematics learning. This new emphasis presents a serious challenge for curriculum design, but it may also lead to more success for students in learning mathematics. (Author/VM)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Cognitive Processes, Curriculum Development, Educational Change