PROCEEDINGS OF THE 20TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON RESEARCH IN UNDERGRADUATE MATHEMATICS EDUCATION
2017
San Diego, California
Common algebraic errors in calculus courses
Page: 937
College mathematics instructors often view the final problem solving steps in their respective disciplines as “just Algebra”, but in reality, a weak foundation in Algebra may be the cause of failure for many college students. The purpose of this paper is to identify common algebraic errors students make in college level mathematics courses that plague their ability to succeed in higher level courses. The identification of these common errors will aid in the creation of a model for intervention.