Mistakes in Mathematics--Terrible or Trivial?.

Perry, Leland M.

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ERIC Number: EJ407579

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Publication Date: 1990

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Mistakes in Mathematics--Terrible or Trivial?

Perry, Leland M.

Arithmetic Teacher, v37 n5 p34-37 Jan 1990

Examines a variety of mistakes found in published materials and practiced by classroom teachers. Provides examples of mistakes in reading time, place value, price notation, geometry, and language. (YP)

Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Error Patterns, Language Usage, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematical Formulas, Mathematical Vocabulary, Mathematics, Mathematics Materials, Misconceptions

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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