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Nicole M. Wessman-Enzinger – Mathematics Teacher: Learning and Teaching PK-12, 2023
What comes to mind when one thinks about building? One may envision constructions with blocks or engineering activities. Yet, constructing and building a number system requires the same sort of imagination, creativity, and perseverance as building a block city or engaging in engineering design. We know that children invent their own notation for…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Construction (Process), Number Systems, Grade 5
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Lin, Yung-Chi; Yang, Der-Ching; Li, Mao-Neng – EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science & Technology Education, 2016
A web-based two-tier test (WTTT-NS) which combined the advantages of traditional written tests and interviews in assessing number sense was developed and applied to assess students' answers and reasons for the questions. In addition, students' major misconceptions can be detected. A total of 1,248 sixth graders in Taiwan were selected to…
Descriptors: Misconceptions, Number Concepts, Numbers, Number Systems