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An Analysis of the Fraction Concept into a Hierarchy of Selected Subconcepts and the Testing of the Hierarchical Dependencies

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Novillis, Carol F. – Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 1976

The fraction concept was analyzed to yield 16 subconcepts which are hypothesized to be hierarchically ordered. This ordering was tested using subjects in grades 4 through 6, and 18 of 23 dependencies hypothesized were confirmed. (SD)

Descriptors: Concept Formation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Fractions

Inherent Perceptual Motivation and the Discovery of Structure

Mueller, Edward; And Others – Journal of Structural Learning, 1972

Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Educational Psychology, Figural Aftereffects