A Fresh Look at Fruit Salad Algebra.

MacGregor, M. E.

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Publication Date: 1986

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A Fresh Look at Fruit Salad Algebra.

MacGregor, M. E.

Australian Mathematics Teacher, v42 n3 p9-11 Oct 1986

Attention is called to the apparent widespread misunderstanding of algebraic notation by secondary school students, and how this may arise from some common approaches to teaching algebra to beginners is discussed. (MNS)

Descriptors: Algebra, College Mathematics, Error Patterns, Higher Education, Mathematical Formulas, Mathematics Instruction, Secondary Education, Secondary School Mathematics, Teaching Methods

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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