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An experimental investigation into children's misconceptions concerning the symbols for mathematical equality

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posted on 2021-12-14, 22:34 authored by Thurston, John Benjamin
One of the commonest faults in children's statement of an argument in arithmetic is the misuse of the sign of equality. The following examples of statements, selected from children's work by the writer during his marking of Form I arithmetic, are typical of the errors committed by children between ten and twelve years of age.

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1934-01-01

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1934-01-01

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Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington

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Education

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Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington

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Masters

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Master of Arts

Victoria University of Wellington Unit

Faculty of Education / Te Whānau o Ako Pai

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Awarded Research Masters Thesis

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en_NZ

Victoria University of Wellington School

School of Education / Te Puna Akopai

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    Arithmetic--Study and teaching (Primary)School: School of Education / Te Puna AkopaiUnit: Faculty of Education / Te Whānau o Ako Pai139999 Education not elsewhere classifiedDegree Level: MastersDegree Name: Master of ArtsDegree Discipline: Education

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