Prompt 27: Common Misconceptions in Algebra

Questions:

  1. Are all of these misconceptions directly addressed through explicit curriculum objectives, or is it luck as to whether they are addressed whilst doing algebra? i.e. Is there a specific lesson or sequence of lessons about the difference between (a+b)/a, and a/(a+b)?
  2. For each of the prompts, how exactly would you set up a pedagogical sequence to address and teach students the correct manipulations?
  3. Are there any other common misconceptions you can think of?

Additional common misconceptions:

Additional sources:

  1. @MathCurmudgeon shared: Do this and a Bunny Dies
  2. @ProdctvStruggle shared: Twitter Comment
  3. @greg_roberts86 shared: Classic Mistakes

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