The mathematical misconceptions of adult distance-learning science students

Jordan, Sally (2006). The mathematical misconceptions of adult distance-learning science students. In: CETL-MSOR Conference, 2006, 11-12 Sep 2006, Loughborough University.

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Abstract

An analysis of student answers to interactive online assessment questions for the Open University course ‘Maths for Science’ is providing insight into adult distance-learning science students’ mathematical misconceptions. Some of the findings have been unexpected and frequently errors are caused by more basic misunderstandings than lecturers might imagine. The analysis has revealed specific misconceptions relating to units, powers notation, arithmetic fractions and the rules of precedence.

Item Type:	Conference Item
Copyright Holders:	2007 The Maths, Stats & OR Network
Extra Information:	CETL-MSOR Conference 2006 Loughborough University 11th – 12th September Conference Proceedings Edited by David Green ISBN 978-0-9555914-0-2 www.mathstore.ac.uk
Academic Unit/Department:	Science > Physical Sciences
Item ID:	24624
Depositing User:	Sally Jordan
Date Deposited:	31 Mar 2011 08:07
Last Modified:	04 Oct 2012 13:15
URI:	http://oro.open.ac.uk/id/eprint/24624

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