Students' Perceptions of Myths about Mathematics.

Odafe, Victor U.

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ERIC Number: EJ502083

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1994

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Students' Perceptions of Myths about Mathematics.

Odafe, Victor U.

AMATYC Review, v15 n2 p60-67 Spr 1994

Surveys of 295 undergraduate students in college algebra and precalculus about their perceptions of mathematics found that agreement with some mathematical myths can be reduced with more mathematical preparation of students. Suggests strategies to overcome these myths. (13 references) (MKR)

Descriptors: Beliefs, College Freshmen, College Sophomores, Higher Education, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Misconceptions, Sex Differences, Surveys

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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