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Measurement matters: Fraction number lines and length concepts are related

tdt_F_mitchell1.pdf

This article explores the connections between the measurement of length, number lines and fractions. The strong links between length concepts and the number line can be utilised by teachers to improve student understanding of fractions as measures, and correct common misconception about number lines.

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Measurement matters: Fraction number lines and length concepts are related

Annie Mitchell, Marj Horne

2011

Fractions: Teaching for Understanding

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