Instruction as well as learning can be facilitated by analysis of student errors. This article outlines specific procedures for analyzing errors and consequently using the information gained as a tool for making appropriate assessment and instructional decisions about students. Bachor effectively presents a set of strategies for assessing student errors along with specific examples of their application.
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