Research into Practice: The Problem of Fractions in the Elementary School.

Steffe, Leslie P.; Olive, John

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Publication Date: 1991

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Research into Practice: The Problem of Fractions in the Elementary School.

Steffe, Leslie P.; Olive, John

Arithmetic Teacher, v38 n9 p22-24 May 1991

Discusses research findings that relate to teaching fractions for conceptual understanding. Gives teacher/student dialogues that illustrate the thought processes of students as they form part-whole and improper fraction concepts. (MDH)

Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Elementary Education, Fractions, Learning Processes, Learning Strategies, Mathematics Education, 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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