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

Post, Thomas R.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ341869

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Publication Date: 1986

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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, v8 n1 p39-48 Win 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, Elementary School Mathematics, Fractions, Mathematics Instruction, Rational Numbers, Research Utilization

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Researchers; Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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