A Review of Recent Research in the Area of Initial Fraction Concepts.

Pitkethly, Anne; Hunting, Robert

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ERIC Number: EJ520676

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Publication Date: 1996

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A Review of Recent Research in the Area of Initial Fraction Concepts.

Pitkethly, Anne; Hunting, Robert

Educational Studies in Mathematics, v30 n1 p5-38 Jan 1996

The common goal of the empirical studies discussed in this analysis was to assist children in developing a meaningful understanding of the rational number construct, founded on durable fraction concepts. Some research has focused on partitioning; some on ratio and proportion. Contains 59 references. (Author/MKR)

Descriptors: Concept Formation, Elementary Secondary Education, Fractions, Literature Reviews, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Instruction

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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