Error analysis resource
Error Analysis | Reading a tape measure Step 1
Effective solutions to common numeracy issues
This card introduces a common error that learners make and provides ideas for teaching strategies that may help educators design highly effective learning sessions that develop learners’ understanding.
How to use this resource
The front of the card contains a common error that your learners may be making. Take some time to think about reasons why the learner might be making this mistake. There are some prompts on the back of the card.
Next, you can progress to Step 2 | Why is the learner making the mistake?. This section provides a research-based explanation of the conceptual misunderstanding that underpins the mistake.
Once you have understood why the learner is making the mistake progress to Step 3 | The teaching and learning sequence. This will provide a research-based approach that you can use with the learner.
Mary's error
Mary was asked to measure the width of a pathway and read the following measurement as 802 cm. It is actually 82 cm.
What misunderstanding has led to Mary’s conclusion?
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Reading a tape measure Step 2 | Why is the learner making this mistake?
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Reading a tape measure Step 3 | Research-based teaching and learning sequence
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Reading a tape measure Step 4 | Research & Resources
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