Education Week: Federal Research Suggests New Approach to Teaching Fractions - 0 views
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Janet Hale on 19 Jul 13"There are some basic properties of numbers any 3rd grader can tell you: Each number is represented by a single symbol, and followed by a single successor. Multiplication makes a number bigger; division makes it smaller. The problem is, none of those qualities-true of whole numbers-is true when it comes to fractions, one of the most chronically troublesome basic mathematics areas for children and adults alike. Now, as the Common Core State Standards push for earlier and deeper understanding of fractions, researchers and teachers are exploring ways to ensure students learn more than a sliver of the fractions pie."