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Peer reviewedCox, L. S. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1975
Types of errors made by children in addition and subtraction are presented and discussed. Suggestions are given for testing, diagnosing, and prescribing for instruction. (MNS)
Descriptors: Addition, Algorithms, Diagnostic Teaching, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedBrumfield, Robert D.; Moore, Bobby D. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1985
Fourth-grade students in Title I mathematics took 40-problem tests to determine types of persistent errors made in addition and subtraction. Tests, administered to 117 students (addition) and 104 students (subtraction), were analyzed for basic fact, random, or procedural errors. Findings are reported and discussed, and recommendations for…
Descriptors: Addition, Comprehension, Elementary School Mathematics, Error Patterns
