ERIC Number: ED584470
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Publication Date: 2013-Nov
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The Longitudinal Development of Unit Concepts in Area and Volume Measurement Contexts: A Case Study
Eames, Cheryl L.; Miller, Amanda L.; Kara, Melike; Cullen, Craig J.; Barrett, Jeffrey E.
North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education (35th, Chicago, IL, Nov 14-17, 2013)
This report describes the longitudinal development of one student, Drew, in terms of his unit concepts in area and volume measurement situations across Grades 2 through 5. Data were collected during individual interviews and an open-response assessment within the context of a four-year longitudinal teaching experiment. Results indicate that Drew's use of unit developed over time with respect to identifying and operating on composite units. In addition, his understanding of the conceptual link between the iteration of a composite unit and the application of multiplication in both area and volume measurement contexts developed gradually. Furthermore, changes in his use of unit in an area measurement context often precipitated changes in his use of unit in a volume measurement context. [For the complete proceedings, see ED584443.]
Descriptors: Longitudinal Studies, Concept Formation, Elementary School Students, Interviews, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Instruction, Multiplication, Measurement, Teaching Methods, Geometry, Spatial Ability, Freehand Drawing, Case Studies
North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education. e-mail: pmena.steeringcommittee@gmail.com; Web site: http://www.pmena.org/
Publication Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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