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ERIC Number: EJ520676
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1996
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ISSN: ISSN-0013-1954
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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