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Hispanic and Anglo Students' Misconceptions in Mathematics (ERIC Digest)

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Author:Jose Mestre
Description: "[M]any students have misconceptions about mathematics -- sometimes called "naive theories' -- that can turn them into clumsy learners. This digest describes misconceptions in math -- what causes them and why they interfere with learning. Next it considers common mathematical misconceptions among Anglos and Hispanics. It concludes with a discussion of techniques to help students overcome their misconceptions in math."
Levels: Elementary, Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12)
Languages: English
Resource Types: Articles
Math Ed Topics: Problem-Solving, Specific Math Concepts/Techniques, Minorities

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