An Error Analysis Of Form 2 (Grade 7) Students In Simplifying Algebraic Expressions: A Descriptive Study

Key points: Algebra is a third of the Malaysian Secondary Mathematics curriculum. The article lists a large range of sources relating to misconceptions in the understanding of algebra. It states that, because algebra is an extension of previously acquired mathematical learning, it is linked to the use of symbolic representations and that “Warren (2003) felt that understandings […]

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