Children's Difficulties with Base Ten Numeration Simulated for Prospective Elementary Teachers.

Sawada, Daiyo; Atkinson, Thomas P.

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Publication Date: 1981-Dec

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Children's Difficulties with Base Ten Numeration Simulated for Prospective Elementary Teachers.

Sawada, Daiyo; Atkinson, Thomas P.

Alberta Journal of Educational Research, v27 n4 p366-74 Dec 1981

Evidence gathered in a study of 106 students in a course in elementary school mathematics methods shows that work with a nondecimal numeration system involving entirely new number symbols and names can lead to heightened awareness and appreciation of difficulties that children might have in understanding base ten numeration. (Author/CM)

Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary School Teachers, Number Concepts, Number Systems, Student Teachers, Teacher Education, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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