Publisher's Synopsis
An updated edition of a text that teaches students to uncover the patterns behind the computational errors children make. Through the use of children's sample papers, students learn to identify typical error patterns, they receive feedback on their diagnosis and background on why the child might have adopted an incorrect procedure.;Following this, students suggest possible remediation activities and are able to compare their suggestions with the author's. Skill is gained by actually looking for patterns, making decisions, and planning remedial instruction.