Children's Errors in Mathematics: Understanding Common Misconceptions in Primary Schools, 2nd Edition

Children's Errors in Mathematics: Understanding Common Misconceptions in Primary Schools, 2nd Edition

Children's Errors in Mathematics: Understanding Common Misconceptions in Primary Schools, 2nd Edition

eBook
Author(s):Alice Hansen
Format: Original PDF
Published year: 2011
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Language: English
ISBN: 9781844456123, 9781844457687, 9781844457694

Summary

This practical guide to children's common errors and misconceptions in mathematics is ideal for primary trainees, helping them gain a deeper understanding of the difficulties encountered in mathematical development. This Second Edition has been fully revised and all links to the EYFS and the Revised Primary Framework have been updated. New research and literature are included, additional errors are considered, and using and applying mathematics is fully embedded throughout. Individual misconceptions are dealt with and in each case a description and explanation of the error is provided. The teacher's role in understanding and addressing common misconceptions is also covered.
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