When the Fractional Cookie Begins to Crumble: Conceptual Understanding of Fractions in the Fifth Grade

Autor/in	Eichhorn, Melinda S.
Titel	When the Fractional Cookie Begins to Crumble: Conceptual Understanding of Fractions in the Fifth Grade
Quelle	In: International Journal of Research in Education and Science, 4 (2018) 1, S.39-54 (17 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2148-9955
Schlagwörter	Fractions; Mathematics Instruction; Mixed Methods Research; Foreign Countries; Grade 5; Elementary School Mathematics; Elementary School Students; Misconceptions; Dyslexia; Mathematical Logic; Screening Tests; Pretests Posttests; Achievement Tests; Pedagogical Content Knowledge; India; Woodcock Johnson Tests of Achievement + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Bruchrechnung; Mathematics lessons; Mathematikunterricht; Ausland; School year 05; 5. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 05; Elementare Mathematik; Schulmathematik; Missverständnis; Dyslexics; Legasthenie; Lese-Rechtschreib-Schwäche; Mathematical logics; Mathematische Logik; Screening-Verfahren; Achievement test; Achievement; Testing; Test; Tests; Leistungsbeurteilung; Leistungsüberprüfung; Leistung; Testdurchführung; Testen; Pädagogische Kompetenz; Indien
Abstract	When teachers conduct a universal screening in mathematics, they identify students who are struggling with mathematical content and adjust their instruction. In this mixed-methods study in Kolkata, India, teachers piloted a screening tool at the beginning of the academic year in 5th grade to determine students' (n = 171) understanding of fractional number sense. The results of the screening show that the majority (70%) of students in fifth grade are in need of more instruction in foundational fraction concepts. Common misconceptions on screener items are shared, as well as strategies for improving fraction instruction to prevent future errors. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	International Journal of Research in Education and Science. Necmettin Erbakan University, Ahmet Kelesoglu Education Faculty, Meram, Konya 42090 Turkey. e-mail: ijresoffice@gmail.com; Web site: http://www.ijres.net
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01