long division method. Mixed Computation of Computing from Operations mathematical left to right Had no expression irrespective of the understanding of the Procedural involving more than BODMAS rule. BODMAS rule. one of the arithmetic operations. Computation involving integers both i. Confusing a ‘a and negative sign’ negative sign from Subtraction minus sign’ and a a minus sign ‘a of integers Conceptual sign’ to ii. Confusing the mean the same rules of thing multiplication to Omission the rules of of negative ‘a addition. sign’ Making incorrect generalizations of the rules for addition and Multiplication of integers. 4.7 Remedial Approach In objective five the sought to develop an appropriate remedial approach for addressing the noted errors and misconceptions committed by Form I entrants in
long division method. Mixed Operations Computation of mathematical expression involving more than one of the arithmetic operations. Computing from left to right irrespective of the BODMAS rule. Procedural Had no understanding of the BODMAS rule. Subtraction of integers Computation involving integers and ‘a minus sign’ both ‘a negative sign’ and a sign’ to mean the same thing Omission of ‘a negative sign’ Making incorrect generalizations of the rules for addition and Multiplication of integers. Conceptual i. Confusing a negative sign from a minus sign ii. Confusing the rules of multiplication to the rules of addition. 4.7 Remedial Approach In objective five the sought to develop an appropriate remedial approach for addressing the noted errors and misconceptions committed by Form I entrants in
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