Children's Understanding of Equality: A Foundation for Algebra.

Falkner, Karen P.; Levi, Linda; Carpenter, Thomas P.

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ERIC Number: EJ600209

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Publication Date: 1999

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Children's Understanding of Equality: A Foundation for Algebra.

Falkner, Karen P.; Levi, Linda; Carpenter, Thomas P.

Teaching Children Mathematics, v6 n4 p232-36 Dec 1999

Discusses the concept of equality, which is a crucial idea for developing algebraic reasoning in young children. Explores young children's understanding and misconceptions about the "equals" sign, and relates the experiences one teacher had helping children better understand the sign. (ASK)

Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction, Misconceptions, Symbols (Mathematics)

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Language: English

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