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Research-Based Observations about Children's Learning of Rational Number Concepts.

Post, Thomas R.; And Others – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1986

What makes a fraction meaningful and a definition of the quantitative notion of fractions are discussed. Then observations from teaching experiments are presented. (MNS)

Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Educational Research, Elementary Education

Focus on Research into Practice in Diagnostic and Prescriptive Mathematics: Mathematics Teachers' Beliefs: Review and Reflections.

Underhill, Robert G. – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1988

Research is reviewed in four categories: teachers' beliefs about mathematics, mathematics learning, and mathematics teaching, and some other important teacher beliefs. Reflections are also included. (MNS)

Descriptors: Diagnostic Teaching, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematics Instruction