"Can Any Fraction Be Turned into a Decimal?" A Case Study of a Mathematical Group Discussion.

O'Connor, Mary Catherine

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Publication Date: 2001

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"Can Any Fraction Be Turned into a Decimal?" A Case Study of a Mathematical Group Discussion.

O'Connor, Mary Catherine

Educational Studies in Mathematics, v46 n1-3 p143-85 2001

Examines two days of teacher-led large group discussion in a 5th grade class about a mathematical question intended to support student exploration of relationships among fraction and decimal representations and rational numbers. Illuminates the teacher's work in supporting student thinking through the use of a mathematical question embedded in a position-driven discussion. (Author/MM)

Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Cooperative Learning, Decimal Fractions, Discourse Modes, Elementary Education, Fractions, Grade 5, Group Discussion, Groups, Language, Learning Theories, Mathematics Education, Rational Numbers, Sociocultural Patterns

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Language: English

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