Using Physical Materials to Develop Mathematical Intuition in Fraction Part-Whole Situations.

Peck, Donald M.; Connell, Michael L.

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ERIC Number: EJ438307

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Publication Date: 1991

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Using Physical Materials to Develop Mathematical Intuition in Fraction Part-Whole Situations.

Peck, Donald M.; Connell, Michael L.

Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, v13 n4 p3-12 Fall 1991

This paper describes student performance and beliefs regarding fractions resulting from a five-phase approach toward developing mathematical intuition via physical materials. Interviews with students using this approach and with students using a conventional textbook approach indicated significant differences in problem-solving abilities and higher order thinking skills for the experimental class. (13 references) (JJK)

Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Discovery Learning, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Fractions, Interviews, Manipulative Materials, Mathematics Education, Problem Solving, Qualitative Research, Thinking Skills

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Language: English

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