ERIC Number: EJ1367339
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 15
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ISSN: ISSN-1947-7503
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Learning Trajectory Based Fraction Intervention: Building a Mathematics Education Evidence Base
Martin, Kristi; Hunt, Jessica H.
Investigations in Mathematics Learning, v14 n3 p235-249 2022
One challenge facing the fields of mathematics education and special education is how to design instruction on fraction concepts that can meet the needs of diverse learners. An innovation that shows promise is to base instructional design upon well-established trajectories of students' fraction learning. However, little research has been done to establish the effectiveness of this approach. We report the results of the second of two small studies of an intervention developed using a validated trajectory of students' fraction concepts. Mixed methods analyses were conducted on students' problem-solving actions across instructional sessions as well as their performance on a standards-aligned measure of fractional knowledge before and after instruction. Results suggest increases in both conceptual understanding and performance for nine students. We discuss the findings in relation to practice from the fields of mathematics education and special education and point to areas for future research.
Descriptors: Learning Trajectories, Fractions, Intervention, Mathematics Education, Special Education, Instructional Design, Instructional Effectiveness, Problem Solving, Students with Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Mathematical Concepts, Elementary School Students, Grade 4, Grade 5
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education; Grade 4; Intermediate Grades; Grade 5; Middle Schools
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Science Foundation (NSF)
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Grant or Contract Numbers: 1708327
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