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The Part-Whole Schema in the Conceptualization of Fractions.
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Zeman, Marvin – Journal of Mathematical Behavior, 1991
Describes how an eight year old devised a part-whole schema during a school mathematics process involving the development of a geometric model to conceptualize fractions. Provides examples that utilize this schema in dealing with the relative size of fractions, as well as addition and subtraction, multiplication, and division of fractions.…
Descriptors: Cognitive Structures, Concept Formation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics