The researcher has worked as a mathematics teacher, teacher educator and
trainer of mathematics teachers and head teacher of different government high
schools. The experience and continuous interaction with students and teachers of
mathematics, specifically at school level have resulted in his concern with the
learning of mathematics. It has become increasingly important to know how students
can be taught more effectively in the classroom. With this background, work
experience and professional assignments, the researcher wished to identify the kinds
of errors and misconceptions students make at Primary level and investigate the
possible causes for errors and misconceptions to suggest remedial measures for the
problems faced by the students.