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ERIC Number: EJ387833
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1989
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Conceptual Bases of Arithmetic Errors: The Case of Decimal Fractions.
Resnick, Lauren B.; And Others
Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, v20 n1 p8-27 Jan 1989
Documented are major categories of errors that appear as children learn decimal fractions. Then the conceptual sources of these errors are established. Different curriculum sequences influence the probability that these classes of errors will appear. They can be used as diagnostic tools to detect children's understanding of mathematics topics. (MNS)
Descriptors: Cognitive Structures, Concept Formation, Decimal Fractions, Diagnostic Teaching, Educational Research, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Error Patterns, Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Instruction, Research Reports
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Audience: Researchers
Language: English
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Identifiers: Mathematics Education Research