Children's Errors in Mathematics
Author | : Alice Hansen |
Publisher | : Learning Matters |
Total Pages | : 257 |
Release | : 2014-06-23 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781473905528 |
ISBN-13 | : 1473905524 |
Rating | : 4/5 (28 Downloads) |
Download or read book Children's Errors in Mathematics written by Alice Hansen and published by Learning Matters. This book was released on 2014-06-23 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical guide to children’s common errors and misconceptions in mathematics is a popular planning tool for primary trainees. It supports a deeper understanding of the difficulties encountered in mathematical development. This third edition has been updated to link to the new National Curriculum. New for this edition is a chapter on addressing errors misconceptions which explores how errors can best be identified and countered. The text examines misconceptions individually and in each case provides a description of the error alongside an explanation of why the error happens. The text also considers the role of the teacher in understanding and addressing children’s common mathematical misconceptions.