Understanding Multiplication of Fractions.

Sweetland, Robert D.

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Publication Date: 1984

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Understanding Multiplication of Fractions.

Sweetland, Robert D.

Arithmetic Teacher, v32 n1 p48-52 Sep 1984

Discussed the use of Cuisenaire rods in teaching the multiplication of fractions. Considers whole number times proper fraction, proper fraction multiplied by proper fraction, mixed number times proper fraction, and mixed fraction multiplied by mixed fractions. (JN)

Descriptors: Computation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Fractions, Manipulative Materials, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Multiplication

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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