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Peer reviewedNovillis, Carol F. – Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 1976
The fraction concept was analyzed to yield 16 subconcepts which are hypothesized to be hierarchically ordered. This ordering was tested using subjects in grades 4 through 6, and 18 of 23 dependencies hypothesized were confirmed. (SD)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Fractions
Download full textUprichard, A. Edward; Phillips, E. Ray – 1975
A hierarchy for learning to solve different types of addition with fractions problems was hypothesized on the basis of both content analysis and psychological considerations. Problem types were defined according to the relationship of the two denominators to each other (e.g., equal, prime, etc.) Students in grades 4 through 8 were each given 45…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Fractions, Instruction
