Date of Award
5-2013
Document Type
Thesis
Department
Mathematics
First Advisor
Glen Richgels
Second Advisor
Todd Frauenholtz
Third Advisor
Derek Webb
Abstract
This research paper will identify common misconceptions related to the teaching and learning fractions for students in grades three, four, and five. Different fraction subconstructs will be identified and instructional best practices will be identified for the teaching and learning of comparing fractions, ordering fractions, adding fractions, and subtracting fractions.
Recommended Citation
Fairchild, Dan, "Common Misconceptions and Instructional Best Practices for Teaching Fractions to Students in Grades Three, Four, and Five" (2013). Mathematics Graduate Theses. 12.
https://pines.bemidjistate.edu/thesis-math/12
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Curriculum and Instruction Commons, Early Childhood Education Commons, Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research Commons, Educational Methods Commons, Elementary Education Commons, Elementary Education and Teaching Commons, Indigenous Education Commons, Junior High, Intermediate, Middle School Education and Teaching Commons, Mathematics Commons, Science and Mathematics Education Commons
