Children's Errors in Mathematics: Understanding Common Misconceptions in Primary School, 2nd Edition, Feb/2011

This practical guide to children's common errors and misconceptions in mathematics is ideal for primary trainees, helping them gain a deeper understanding of the difficulties encountered in mathematical development. This Second Edition has been fully revised and all links to the EYFS and the Revised Primary Framework have been updated. New research and literature are included, additional errors are considered, and using and applying mathematics is fully embedded throughout. Individual misconceptions are dealt with and in each case a description and explanation of the error is provided. The teacher's role in understanding and addressing common misconceptions is also covered.

Review:
An accessible text clearly identifying children's possible errors and misconceptions in aspects of mathematics. A useful reference for those working in primary education.
--Miss Claire Harris, Faculty of Education, Canterbury Christ Church University
Dec 23 2013

A really helpful book for Primary trainees explaining what errors occur, why they occur and what you can do to prevent them.
--Michelle Lowe, Institute for Education Policy Research (Stoke), Staffordshire University
Feb 14 2013

This book helps trainee teachers to understand where children 'go wrong' and helps them to tailor their teaching to address children's conceptual understanding and develop thinking.
--Mrs Sarah Fuller, Education, University of the West of England, Bristol
Dec 13 2012