Argues that fractions should still be taught, even though they have been replaced by decimals in most real-world applications. (SJL)

Discusses a strategy for clarifying students' understanding of decimals, improving their ability to read decimals, and increasing retention of decimal skills. (YP)

This paper is a translation of a report on two Swedish investigations concerning children's lack of understanding of the quantitative value of numbers (specifically, decimals and fractions). (MN)

Argues the importance of teaching fractions and discusses examples of fundamental problems in students' conceptualization of common fractions and decimal fractions. (SS)

Discusses the characteristics of repeating decimals to facilitate the translation of repeating decimals to fractions. Describes the algebraic and arithmetic methods for converting the repeating decimal. Illustrates arithmetic operations for n-digit integer. Eight references are listed. (YP)

Results of the second mathematics assessment of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) indicate how 9-year-olds handled decimals prior to much formal instruction, and give insight into areas of difficulty for 13-year-olds who have received instruction. (MP) Aspect of National Assessment (NAEP) dealt with in this document: Results…

This document offers instructional materials for a 60-hour course on basic math operations involving decimals, fractions, and proportions as applied in the workplace. The course, part of a workplace literacy project developed by Mercer County Community College (New Jersey) and its partners, contains the following: course outline; 17 lesson…

The results of this study indicate no significant differences on two achievement tests and one aptitude test between calculator and non groups. Nevertheless, the investigator notes several advantages of using the calculator. (MK)

This book describes how parents can develop a mathematical environment for children in the home. Four major areas are emphasized: whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and basic geometry. Section 1 "'Shoebox' Activities," provides activities to teach specific concepts within a manageable time period. Materials are listed and diagrams…

More work with fractions needs to be done in the elementary school, with emphasis on concepts rather than computational algorithms. (MP)

Activities are given to assist students in seeing a rationale for the difficult algorithms we teach for fractions. Both interpretations of fractions and operations with fractions are discussed. (MNS)

This skills pack is intended to assist numeracy tutors working with adults needing help with basic arithmetic, time telling, and money concept skills. The following materials are included: money worksheets (dealing with British currency); worksheets introducing subtraction and the various phrases used to express the difference between two numbers;…

This document offers instructional materials for a 32-hour course on math operations involving graphs/statistics, measurement (English and metric), geometry, exponential notation, and scientific notation as applied in the workplace. The course was part of a workplace literacy project developed by Mercer County Community College (New Jersey) and…

This preapprenticeship preparation curriculum consists of 13 learning modules. Covered in the modules are the following: the nature and scope of apprenticeships, a pretest to assess students' mathematical skills, the General Aptitude Test Battery, interviews for an apprenticeship program, whole numbers, common fractions, decimal fractions,…

This document offers instructional materials for a 60-hour course on math operations involving decimals, fractions, proportions, statistics, probability, measurement, geometry, and linear algebra as applied in the workplace. The course was part of a workplace literacy project developed by Mercer County Community College (New Jersey) and its…