Mathematical Explorations: Developing the Common Denominator Fraction Division Algorithm

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Author: Andrew M. Tyminski and James K. Dogbey
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Volume/Issue:
Volume 18: Issue 4
Page(s):
248–253
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5951/mathteacmiddscho.18.4.0248
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Subjects:
Grade(s) or Audience, All grades PK-12, Grades 6-8, Sixth, Seventh, Math Topic, Number, Number Sets and Systems, Other Topic, Reasoning/Sense Making/Proof
Keywords:
CCSS.Math.Content.7.NS.A.2c; CCSS.Math.Content.6.NS.B.4; CCSS.Math.Content.6.NS.A.1

Division of fractions, a troublesome area for students, is looked at anew using a common denominator algorithm.

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Contributor Notes

Andrew M. Tyminski is an assistant professor of mathematics and mathematics education at Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina. His research interests include preservice teachers' knowledge developed though the study and use of Standards-based curriculum materials.

James K. Dogbey, jdogbey@clemson.edu, is an assistant professor of mathematics education at Clemson University.

(Corresponding author is Wilcock jdogbey@clemson.edu)
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Copyright:
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Inc. All rights reserved. 2012
Page Count:
6
Article Category:
Research Article
Print Publication Date:
01 Nov 2012
Online Publication Date:
Nov 2012
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