Mathematical Error Patterns of Students With Mathematics Difficulty: A Systematic Review
ORCID
Lin: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-2280-8996; Liang: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0179-0844
MSU Affiliation
College of Education; Department of Teacher Education and Leadership
Creation Date
2026-06-30
Abstract
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.
Publication Date
1-27-2025
Publication Title
Learning Disability Quarterly
Publisher
SAGE Publications; Hammill Institute on Disabilities
First Page
242
Last Page
256
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Rights
© Hammill Institute on Disabilities 2025
Recommended Citation
Lin, T.-H., Riccomini, P. J., & Liang, Z. (2025). Mathematical Error Patterns of Students With Mathematics Difficulty: A Systematic Review. Learning Disability Quarterly, 48(4), 242-256.
