Nonconservation of Multiplication and Division Involving Decimals.

Greer, Brian

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ERIC Number: EJ348118

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Publication Date: 1987

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Nonconservation of Multiplication and Division Involving Decimals.

Greer, Brian

Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, v18 n1 p37-45 Jan 1987

Investigated was how easily pupils aged 12 and 13 who were initially unaware of the invariance of an operation (with decimals) modeling a situation could be led to such awareness. Results from clinical interviews are reviewed and a protocol presented. It appeared difficult to induce conservation. (MNS)

Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Conservation (Concept), Decimal Fractions, Division, Educational Research, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Error Patterns, Interviews, Mathematics Instruction, Multiplication, Problem Solving, Research Reports

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Ireland

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