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Peer reviewedStreefland, Leen – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 1982
A process of teaching fractions is detailed that respects pupil ideas and concept images and builds on these in a way that helps children to develop personal algorithms. This approach is an attempt to get away from perceived one-sided views found in most textbooks. (MP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Educational Research, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
