ERIC Number: EJ890532
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010
Pages: 24
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ISSN: ISSN-1696-2095
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An Error Analysis of Form 2 (Grade 7) Students in Simplifying Algebraic Expressions: A Descriptive Study
Lim, Kok Seng
Electronic Journal of Research in Educational Psychology, v8 n1 p139-162 2010
Introduction: This study aimed to investigate the errors made by 265 Form 2 male students in simplifying algebraic expressions. Method: A total of 265 Form 2 (Grade 7) male students were selected for this study. 10 high, medium and low ability students in each group were selected for the interviews. 40 items were administered to the respondents to investigate their errors in simplifying algebraic expressions. Results: This study identified 12 types of errors. A comparison of the types of errors exhibited by high, medium and low ability students was investigated. Conclusion: All these errors might be the results of: (i) interference from new learning; (ii) difficulty in operating with the negative integers; (iii) misconceptions of algebraic expressions; and (iv) misapplication of rules.
Descriptors: Grade 7, Algebra, Misconceptions, Mathematical Concepts, Males, Interviews, Error Patterns, Academic Ability, Problem Solving, Foreign Countries, Secondary School Mathematics
University of Almeria, Education & Psychology I+D+i. Faculty of Psychology Department of Educational and Developmental Psychology, Carretera de Sacramento s/n, 04120 LaCanada de San Urbano, Almeria, Spain. Tel: +34-950-015354; Fax: +34-950-015083; Web site: http://www.investigacion-psicopedagogica.org/revista/new/english/index.php
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Grade 7
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Malaysia
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