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Mendiburo, Maria; Williams, Laura; Henson, Robert; Hasselbring, Ted – Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness, 2013
The fact that research has shown that fractions are among the most difficult mathematical concepts for elementary school students to master (Behr, Harel, Post, & Lesh, 1992; Bezuk & Cramer, 1989; Moss & Case, 1999) provides a compelling motivation for research and innovation focused on improving the available assessment and…
Descriptors: Student Evaluation, Mathematics Instruction, Fractions, Intervention
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Zawojewski, Judith – Arithmetic Teacher, 1983
The study looked at the initial learning of decimal concepts at grades three, four, and five. Helping children understand the concepts of decimals prior to computational use is promoted as a major goal for elementary education. The investigation is seen to have provided insights that could be applied to instruction. (Author/MP)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Decimal Fractions, Educational Research, Elementary Education