ERIC Number: ED581345
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Publication Date: 2017-Oct
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An Analysis of Students' Mistakes on Routine Slope Tasks
Cho, Peter; Nagle, Courtney
North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education (39th, Indianapolis, IN, Oct 5-8, 2017)
This study extends past research on students' understanding of slope by analyzing college students' mistakes on routine tasks involving slope. We conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis of students' mistakes to extract information regarding slope conceptualizations described in prior research. Results delineate procedural proficiencies and conceptual underpinnings related to various slope conceptualizations that can help both teachers and researchers pinpoint students' understanding and make appropriate instructional decisions to help students advance their understanding. [For complete proceedings, see ED581294.]
Descriptors: Task Analysis, College Students, Error Correction, Error Patterns, Statistical Analysis, Qualitative Research, Concept Teaching, Mathematical Concepts, Algebra, Difficulty Level, Performance Based Assessment, Problem Solving, Mathematical Aptitude
North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education. e-mail: pmena.steeringcommittee@gmail.com; Web site: http://www.pmena.org/
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Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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