Qualitative and Numerical Reasoning about Fractions and Rates by Seventh- and Eighth-grade Students.

Heller, Patricia M.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ418954

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1990

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Qualitative and Numerical Reasoning about Fractions and Rates by Seventh- and Eighth-grade Students.

Heller, Patricia M.; And Others

Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, v21 n5 p388-402 Nov 1990

Examined is the relationship between junior high school students' directional reasoning about rates and numerical reasoning on proportion-related word problems. The relationship between the ability to solve context-free fraction exercises and the ability to solve mathematically similar word problems is discussed. (KR)

Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Junior High Schools, Learning Strategies, Mathematics Education, Middle Schools, Problem Solving, Ratios (Mathematics), Thinking Skills, Word Problems (Mathematics)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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