Why Don’t We Count Zero?: Understanding Number Lines

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Seanyelle Yagi University of Hawai‘i, Mānoa

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Linda C. Venenciano Pacific University

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Volume 117: Issue 9
Page(s):
645–652
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5951/MTLT.2023.0222
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On the surface, the number line appears to be a straightforward tool; however, using it is not always intuitive for students.

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© 2024 by National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Inc.
Page Count:
8
Article Category:
Research Article
Received:
09 Jun 2023
Accepted:
09 Mar 2024
Print Publication Date:
01 Sep 2024
Online Publication Date:
Sep 2024
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