Order and Equivalence of Rational Numbers: A Cognitive Analysis.

Post, Thomas R.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ312691

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Publication Date: 1985

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Order and Equivalence of Rational Numbers: A Cognitive Analysis.

Post, Thomas R.; And Others

Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, v16 n1 p18-36 Jan 1985

Fourth-grade students' understanding of the order and equivalence of fractions was investigated in an 18-week teaching experiment. Three related characteristics of thinking are hypothesized to be related to success of such tasks, involving flexibility and reasoning that becomes increasingly independent of specific concrete embodiments. (MNS)

Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Educational Research, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Fractions, Grade 4, Manipulative Materials, Mathematical Models, Mathematics Instruction, Rational Numbers

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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