Poster Title
Identifying Persistent Misconceptions on Linear Equations
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Department
Mathematics
Abstract
Every student at Andrews University who does not have a satisfactory math placement must review prior math concepts before taking general education math courses. Our research seeks to answer which misconceptions are persistent on linear equation questions. Our findings report that many errors in student work can be remedied by more focus on basic linear concepts, such as what slope means, and how points are plotted. We hope our results will guide us as we make substantive and positive changes to the remedial math curriculum with the goal of maximizing student comprehension while still maintaining a level of individualized learning.
Session
Department of Mathematics
Event Website
https://www.andrews.edu/services/research/research_events/conferences/urs_honors_poster_symposium/index.html
Start Date
3-26-2021 2:00 PM
End Date
3-26-2021 2:20 PM
Identifying Persistent Misconceptions on Linear Equations
Every student at Andrews University who does not have a satisfactory math placement must review prior math concepts before taking general education math courses. Our research seeks to answer which misconceptions are persistent on linear equation questions. Our findings report that many errors in student work can be remedied by more focus on basic linear concepts, such as what slope means, and how points are plotted. We hope our results will guide us as we make substantive and positive changes to the remedial math curriculum with the goal of maximizing student comprehension while still maintaining a level of individualized learning.
https://digitalcommons.andrews.edu/honors-undergraduate-poster-symposium/2021/symposium/24
Acknowledgments
Advisor: Lynelle Weldon