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ERIC Number: EJ348118
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1987
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Nonconservation of Multiplication and Division Involving Decimals.
Greer, Brian
Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, v18 n1 p37-45 Jan 1987
Investigated was how easily pupils aged 12 and 13 who were initially unaware of the invariance of an operation (with decimals) modeling a situation could be led to such awareness. Results from clinical interviews are reviewed and a protocol presented. It appeared difficult to induce conservation. (MNS)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Conservation (Concept), Decimal Fractions, Division, Educational Research, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Error Patterns, Interviews, Mathematics Instruction, Multiplication, Problem Solving, Research Reports
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Audience: Researchers
Language: English
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Identifiers: Ireland; Mathematics Education Research