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ERIC Number: ED566984
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2016-Jan
Pages: 31
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: N/A
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Fraction Development in Children: Importance of Building Numerical Magnitude Understanding
Jordan, Nancy C.; Carrique, Jessica; Hansen, Nicole; Resnick, Ilyse
Grantee Submission
This chapter situates fraction learning within the integrated theory of numerical development. We argue that the understanding of numerical magnitudes for whole numbers as well as for fractions is critical to fraction learning in particular and mathematics achievement more generally. Results from the Delaware Longitudinal Study, which examined domain-general and domain-specific predictors of fraction development between third and sixth grade, are highlighted. The findings support an approach to teaching fractions that centers on a number line. Implications for helping struggling learners are discussed.
Publication Type: Reports - Research
Education Level: Grade 3; Primary Education; Elementary Education; Early Childhood Education; Grade 4; Intermediate Grades; Grade 5; Middle Schools; Grade 6; Secondary Education; Junior High Schools
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Language: English
Sponsor: Institute of Education Sciences (ED)
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers - Location: Delaware
IES Funded: Yes
Grant or Contract Numbers: R324C100004; R305B130012