Fraction Multiplication and Division Using Hands-On Measurement Models

Nic Gilbertson, Jack Smith, Eryn M. Stehr, V. Rani Satyam

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Abstract

In this session we will collaboratively explore hands-on activities for professional development and classroom teaching that use spatial measurement to support conceptual understanding of multiplication and division of fractions. We will also discuss common misconceptions and research related to the understanding of these concepts.
Original languageAmerican English
StatePublished - Apr 15 2015
EventNational Council of Supervisors of Mathematics Annual Conference (NCSM) - Boston, MA
Duration: Apr 15 2015 → …

Conference

ConferenceNational Council of Supervisors of Mathematics Annual Conference (NCSM)
Period04/15/15 → …

Disciplines

  • Mathematics

Keywords

  • Division
  • Fraction
  • Hands-on measurment
  • Models
  • Multiplication

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