Mathematical errors in advanced calculus: A survey among engineering students / Maisurah Shamsuddin ... [et al.]

Mathematics is widely used in all areas of learning. Students who do not master the basic mathematics will face many problems in learning at the advanced level. This study was conducted to identify the mathematical errors and misconceptions in advanced calculus. The related topics are differentiatio...

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Main Authors: Shamsuddin, Maisurah (Author), Mahlan, Siti Balqis (Author), Umar, Norazah (Author), Alias, Fadzilawani Astifar (Author)
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Published: Universiti Teknologi MARA, Pulau Pinang & Pusat Penerbitan Universiti (UPENA), 2015.
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