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Davydov, V. V.; TSvetkovich, ZH. – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1991
Discussed are the background and implementation of a method of teaching fractions to primary children referred to as "The Visual Concept of Fractions." The advantages and criticisms of the use of this method are stressed. (CW)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Communication (Thought Transfer), Computation, Decimal Fractions
Boulet, Genevieve – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1998
Provides an overview of the conceptual analysis of the unit fraction that provided the framework for developing a comprehensive array of fraction activities for fourth-grade students. Reveals the students' difficulties in learning the unit-fraction concept and discusses the didactical implications of these difficulties. Contains 15 references.…
Descriptors: Fractions, Grade 4, Intermediate Grades, Mathematics Activities
Behr, Merlyn J.; And Others – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1988
Children in grades four and five had instruction on fractions with a continuous manipulative aid to help transfer their knowledge to tasks with a discrete manipulative aid. Results suggest that discrete-embodiment tasks are more difficult than continuous-embodiment tasks. (MNS)
Descriptors: Educational Research, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Fractions
