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Bush, Heidi – Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 2009
In this article, the author presents three different tasks that can be used to assess students' understanding of the concept of length. Three important measurement concepts for students to understand are transitive reasoning, use of identical units, and iteration. In any teaching and learning process it is important to acknowledge students'…
Descriptors: Measurement, Misconceptions, Teaching Methods, Science Process Skills
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Cohen, Annette; Moreh, Anat Ben; Chayoth, Reuben – American Biology Teacher, 1999
Explores the difficulties students have in understanding the relationship between surface area and volume. Examines four cases where the ratio of surface area to volume varies, and makes recommendations for demonstrating each with models. (Contains 15 references.) (WRM)
Descriptors: Area, Demonstrations (Science), Hands on Science, Higher Education