Children′s Errors in Mathematics: Understanding Common Misconceptions in Primary Schools (Teaching Handbooks Series)

Children′s Errors in Mathematics: Understanding Common Misconceptions in Primary Schools (Teaching Handbooks Series)

by Alice Hansen (Editor), Doreen Drews (Editor), Fiona Lawton (Editor), Liz Surtees (Editor), Alice Hansen (Editor), Doreen Drews (Editor), Fiona Lawton (Editor), Liz Surtees (Editor), John Dudgeon (Editor)

Synopsis

This practical guide to children's common errors and misconceptions in mathematics is ideal for anyone training to teach 4-11 year old children and keen to gain a deeper understanding of the difficulties children encounter during their mathematical development. The book is structured around National Curriculum Attainment Targets, and deals with individual misconceptions, in each case providing a description of the error, and an explanation of why the error happens.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 192
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Learning Matters
Published: 07 Jul 2005

ISBN 10: 1844450325
ISBN 13: 9781844450329

Media Reviews
How children learn the wrong things...and what can be done to pre-empt them in one's lesson planning. A highly-readable, useful book (Mike Levy, TES Teacher)
Author Bio
Doreen Drews is a Principal Lecturer in Primary Mathematics at St Martin's College and has taught extensively within the Foundation Stage, Key Stage One and Key Stage Two. She was a mathematics advisory teacher for four years before joining St Martin's and has a particular interest in early years mathematics.