The Number Line as a Teaching Aid.

Ernest, Paul

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Publication Date: 1985

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The Number Line as a Teaching Aid.

Ernest, Paul

Educational Studies in Mathematics, v16 n4 p411-24 Nov 1985

Possible stages in young children's use of the number line as an aid are described. The practice of using number lines in test items is discussed and criticized. Finally, the wider role of the number line diagrams in mathematics teaching is outlined. (MNS)

Descriptors: Addition, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematics Materials, Number Concepts, Subtraction, Test Items, Testing

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Language: English

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