Development of the Fraction Concept in Two Physical Contexts: An Exploratory Investigation.

Hiebert, James; Tonnessen, Lowell H.

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Publication Date: 1978-Nov

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Development of the Fraction Concept in Two Physical Contexts: An Exploratory Investigation.

Hiebert, James; Tonnessen, Lowell H.

Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, v9 n5 p374-78 Nov 1978

Nine children were tested to determine the appropriateness of Piaget's part-whole fraction concept interpretation for both the discrete case and the continuous cases of length and area. (MP)

Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Concept Formation, Educational Research, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Fractions, Learning Theories

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Language: English

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