Connecting Decimals and Other Mathematical Content.

Thompson, Charles S.; Walker, Vicki

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ERIC Number: EJ525120

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Publication Date: 1996

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Connecting Decimals and Other Mathematical Content.

Thompson, Charles S.; Walker, Vicki

Teaching Children Mathematics, v2 n8 p496-502 Apr 1996

Describes common misconceptions with decimals and suggests activities that can strengthen connections between decimal concepts and fractions, place value, and physical models, such as the number line. Encourages reasoning, communicating, and problem solving. (TO)

Descriptors: Concept Formation, Decimal Fractions, Elementary Education, Learning Activities, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Instruction, Place Value

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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