Multiplication of Fractions: Teaching for Understanding.

Cramer, Kathleen; Bezuk, Nadine

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Publication Date: 1991

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Multiplication of Fractions: Teaching for Understanding.

Cramer, Kathleen; Bezuk, Nadine

Arithmetic Teacher, v39 n3 p34-37 Nov 1991

Applies the Lesh Translation Model to develop conceptual understanding by showing relationships between five modes of representation proposed by Lesh to learn multiplication of fractions. Presents five teaching activities based on the translation model. (MDH)

Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Concept Formation, Elementary Education, Fractions, Learning Processes, Manipulative Materials, Mathematical Models, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Models, Multiplication, Problem Solving, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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