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Young Children's Intuitive Understanding of Rectangular Area Measurement.

Authors :
Outhred, Lynne N.
Mitchelmore, Michael C.
Source :
Journal for Research in Mathematics Education. Mar 2000 31(2):144-167.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Focuses on the strategies young children (N=115) use to solve rectangular covering tasks before they have been taught area measurement. Children's solution strategies were classified into five developmental levels. Emphasizes the importance of understanding the relationship between the size of a unit and the dimensions of the rectangle in learning about rectangular covering. (Contains 32 references.) (Author/ASK)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0021-8251
Volume :
31
Issue :
2
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Journal for Research in Mathematics Education
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ604027
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research