Research on error patterns associated with whole number computation is reviewed. Details of the results of some of the individual studies cited are given in the appendices. In Appendix A, 33 addition errors, 27 subtraction errors, 41 multiplication errors, and 41 division errors are identified, and the frequency of these errors made by 352…

The procedures used for locating documents on diagnosis and prescription in mathematics are described, and the coding system used in reporting the documents is explained. Appendices include lists of basic documents, basic sources, frequently cited authors, and relevant phrases and concepts; a partial bibliography of documents concerned with…