Equality Matters: The Critical Implications of Precisely Defining Equality.

Faulkner, Valerie; Walkowiak, Temple; Cain, Chris; Lee, Carrie

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ERIC Number: EJ1121179

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 2016

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Equality Matters: The Critical Implications of Precisely Defining Equality

Faulkner, Valerie; Walkowiak, Temple; Cain, Chris; Lee, Carrie

Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, v21 n4 p11-15 2016

Equality is such an important concept for children to develop. In this article it is argued that a precise definition is needed to ensure that students are provided with a consistent "picture" of what it is that equality really means.

Descriptors: Mathematics, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematical Formulas, Geometric Concepts, Geometry, Equations (Mathematics), Fractions, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary School Students, Elementary School Teachers, Mathematics Teachers

Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers (AAMT). Tel: +61-8-8363-0288; e-mail: office@aamt.edu.au; Web site: https://primarystandards.aamt.edu.au/Journals

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

Education Level: Elementary Education

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Language: English

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