Question

Explain the common mistakes committed by children in doing measurement related problems. Suggest learning activities to rectify such mistakes

Answer 1

Solve this
7/2+4/3+6/9+4/5

Answer 2

Children make mistakes in formulas related to measurement, they often do not have clear idea about the concept of volume, area which lead them to make mistakes.

Explanation:

• Mistakes in measurement falls under the conceptual mathematical error commonly made by students.
• This type of error is most difficult one to catch. It includes lack of idea about a mathematical concept.
• One example of conceptual mistake includes mistakes related to measurements.
• Students often are not clear about the formulas of measurement and the concept of surface and volume. This is the reason behind such mistakes.