Glossary · QLM category creation

What is a misconception graph?

A misconception graph connects errors to possible causes and next interventions.

Definition

What misconception graph means.

A misconception graph is a structured map of common misunderstandings, the evidence that suggests each one, and the instructional moves that can address them. It helps teachers and tutors move beyond marking an answer wrong toward identifying why the learner got stuck.

Example

What it looks like in practice.

A student may miss a fraction problem because of unit confusion, inverse operation errors, or whole-number reasoning applied incorrectly.

How QLM implements it

Where it appears in QLM.

QLM uses misconception signals from tutor dialogue, simulation actions, and explanations to surface likely intervention targets.

FAQ

Questions this page answers.

Is a misconception graph a diagnosis?

It is an evidence map, not a final label. Teachers should review the signal in context.

Why is it useful in math?

Math errors often reflect durable patterns of reasoning, not isolated slips.

Next step

Turn the category into a pilot.

Use this path when you want a pilot, research partnership, or product walkthrough.

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