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Exploring errors in college mathematics courses.
Abstract
In a mathematics course for prospective elementary teachers, one university mathematics professor discussed his students' errors in a way that valued yet extended their mathematical thinking. He used errors to help students reconceptualize mathematics problems, explore contradictions, and pursue alternative strategies.
Introduction
Deciding how to deal with student errors is often difficult. Many teachers worry that discussing errors will make the student who made the error feel embarrassed, while others argue that discussing errors could introduce confusion into an otherwise cohesive discussion. This paper provides examples of how one ...
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