Making Connections: A Case for Proportionality.

Cramer, Kathleen; Post, Thomas

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Publication Date: 1993

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Making Connections: A Case for Proportionality.

Cramer, Kathleen; Post, Thomas

Arithmetic Teacher, v40 n6 p342-46 Feb 1993

Defines the mathematical concept of proportionality. Uses graphs of linear relationships to explore and make generalizations about the characteristics of proportional situations to help students critically evaluate problems involving proportions. (MDH)

Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Formal Operations, Graphs, Mathematical Applications, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Middle Schools, Problem Solving, Ratios (Mathematics), Secondary School Mathematics, Thinking Skills

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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IES Cited: ED512043

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