Understanding Partitive Division of Fractions.

Ott, Jack M.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ445114

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1991

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Understanding Partitive Division of Fractions.

Ott, Jack M.; And Others

Arithmetic Teacher, v39 n2 p7-11 Oct 1991

Concrete experience should be a first step in the development of new abstract concepts and their symbolization. Presents concrete activities based on Hyde and Nelson's work with egg cartons and Steiner's work with money to develop students' understanding of partitive division when using fractions. (MDH)

Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Division, Elementary Secondary Education, Fractions, Learning Activities, Manipulative Materials, Mathematical Models, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Number Concepts, Problem Solving, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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