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Mathematical Error Patterns of Students With Mathematics Difficulty: A Systematic Review.

This study reviews the literature on error patterns in mathematics among students with mathematics difficulty. We analyzed and synthesized the findings from 17 studies, focusing on the characteristics of error analysis studies, the mathematics topics examined, and the specific error patterns identif...

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Published in:Learning Disability Quarterly Vol. 48; no. 4; pp. 242 - 257
Main Authors: Lin, Tzu-Hsing, Riccomini, Paul J., Liang, Zhigao
Format: equations & formulas research systematic review tables/charts Journal Article
Published: Sage Publications Inc. Nov2025
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          Lin, Tzu-Hsing
          Riccomini, Paul J.
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          Mathematics Education
          Learning Disorders Diagnosis
          Learning Disorders Psychosocial Factors
          Problem Solving
          Educational Measurement
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      ab: This study reviews the literature on error patterns in mathematics among students with mathematics difficulty. We analyzed and synthesized the findings from 17 studies, focusing on the characteristics of error analysis studies, the mathematics topics examined, and the specific error patterns identified. The results revealed the following: (a) the criteria used to identify mathematics difficulties and the coding processes varied; (b) the mathematics topics investigated encompassed fractions (including fraction computation and representation), problem-solving, and general computation; and (c) a variety of common error types were identified across these mathematical domains. Implications for practitioners and researchers were discussed.
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