Comments on: 3 Types of Math Errors and How to Prevent Them https://mathgeekmama.com/types-of-math-errors/ Fun and FREE Math Teaching Resources Mon, 15 Jun 2020 02:25:25 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.5 By: Marissa https://mathgeekmama.com/types-of-math-errors/#comment-345664 Thu, 14 Mar 2019 16:58:57 +0000 http://mathgeekmama.com/?p=20520#comment-345664 Catch a computational error and sometimes even a conceptual error by estimating and asking/answering “Does this make sense?” Students can sometimes catch an error if they estimate and realize that their answer is far from the estimate. Also, rereading a question and asking yourself if the answer or your method makes sense can sometimes catch and correct a mistake.

]]> By: Marissa https://mathgeekmama.com/types-of-math-errors/#comment-345653 Thu, 14 Mar 2019 16:53:12 +0000 http://mathgeekmama.com/?p=20520#comment-345653 Using graph paper is a great idea. But, if graph paper isn’t readily available simply turning a lined piece of paper horizontally gives students columns in which to write their problems.

]]> By: STUDENT8th yay... https://mathgeekmama.com/types-of-math-errors/#comment-327670 Wed, 20 Feb 2019 03:39:08 +0000 http://mathgeekmama.com/?p=20520#comment-327670 I am a student myself in 8th grade, and your tips help me keep my work in check and keep it neat!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Charles Isaiah https://mathgeekmama.com/types-of-math-errors/#comment-260289 Sun, 21 Oct 2018 20:15:26 +0000 http://mathgeekmama.com/?p=20520#comment-260289 This is wonderful. Used this information to teach my students in semifinal year in a renowned university here in Nigeria. Thanks a bunch, Bethany. It’s appreciated.

]]> By: Sabrina https://mathgeekmama.com/types-of-math-errors/#comment-221632 Wed, 04 Jul 2018 09:09:52 +0000 http://mathgeekmama.com/?p=20520#comment-221632 It’s really helpful to me

]]> By: Bandita https://mathgeekmama.com/types-of-math-errors/#comment-165031 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 05:25:04 +0000 http://mathgeekmama.com/?p=20520#comment-165031 A big thank you for this great post and helpful resources

]]> By: tinovimba https://mathgeekmama.com/types-of-math-errors/#comment-162350 Tue, 23 Jan 2018 18:36:59 +0000 http://mathgeekmama.com/?p=20520#comment-162350 In reply to Bethany.

very simple in explaining the concept thank u so muh

]]> By: SEHAB https://mathgeekmama.com/types-of-math-errors/#comment-157358 Wed, 10 Jan 2018 19:02:46 +0000 http://mathgeekmama.com/?p=20520#comment-157358 thANKS

]]> By: Amanda https://mathgeekmama.com/types-of-math-errors/#comment-125030 Fri, 20 Oct 2017 15:09:56 +0000 http://mathgeekmama.com/?p=20520#comment-125030 Hi Bethany! I just want to say a Big Thank You for all the amazing resources you share and the encouragement you give us teachers in teaching Math! You are amazing! THANK YOU!!

]]> By: Jenny https://mathgeekmama.com/types-of-math-errors/#comment-88048 Wed, 03 May 2017 03:35:00 +0000 http://mathgeekmama.com/?p=20520#comment-88048 Bethany, I really liked this article. I am an Engineer and I am often troubled by the methods being taught to my children in elementary math. One of the items that bothers me is this notion of turning a single addition problem into 3 new problems by breaking into 1s 10s 100s. Doesn’t simple logic tell us that an error is more prone to happen the more problems a student is subjected to on a test? Have you ever performed experiments / analysis to think about the crossover point of technique vs # of steps in getting to an error free answer?

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