Dealing with Misconceptions about Probability.

Barnes, Mary

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ERIC Number: EJ607246

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Publication Date: 1998

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Dealing with Misconceptions about Probability.

Barnes, Mary

Australian Mathematics Teacher, v54 n1 p17-20 Mar 1998

Describes ways of thinking about probability and some common student misconceptions. Suggests ways of addressing students' misconceptions and illustrates these ideas with an example. (ASK)

Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Processes, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Instruction, Misconceptions, Probability, Teaching Methods, Thinking Skills

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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