Identification of Multiplicative Thinking in Children in Grades 1-5.

Clark, Faye B.; Kamii, Constance

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ERIC Number: EJ518791

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Publication Date: 1996

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Identification of Multiplicative Thinking in Children in Grades 1-5.

Clark, Faye B.; Kamii, Constance

Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, v27 n1 p41-51 Jan 1996

Children (n=336) in grades 1-5 were interviewed individually using a Piagetian task to study development from additive to multiplicative thinking. Multiplicative thinking was found to appear early (in 45% of second graders) but to develop slowly (only 48% of fifth graders used consistently solid multiplicative thinking). (Author/MKR)

Descriptors: Cognitive Structures, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Interviews, Multiplication

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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