Using Concrete Materials to Teach Basic Fraction Concepts.

McBride, John W.; Lamb, Charles E.

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ERIC Number: EJ346116

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Publication Date: 1986

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Using Concrete Materials to Teach Basic Fraction Concepts.

McBride, John W.; Lamb, Charles E.

School Science and Mathematics, v86 n6 p480-88 Oct 1986

The importance of using concrete materials to teach fractions is emphasized. Suggestions for preparing inexpensive sets of such materials are given, with nine activities for their use. (MNS)

Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Fractions, Learning Activities, Manipulative Materials, Mathematics Instruction, Number Concepts, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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