Revisiting the Meaning of the Denominator

Authors

  • Debra Johanning The University of Toledo
  • Lindsey Haubert Heidelberg University

Abstract

Being able to fluently work with fractions as quantities involves reasoning about the denominator as an indicator of size. This view is emphasized in the Common Core State Standards associated with fractions. This article examines specific classroom problems that can build students’ ability to reason about the denominator as a reference to size.

References

Common Core State Standards Initiative (CCSSI). 2010. Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSSM). Washington, DC: National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and the Council of Chief State School Officers. http://www.corestandards.org/assets/CCSSI_Math%20Standards.pdf

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Published

2017-05-08

How to Cite

Johanning, D., & Haubert, L. (2017). Revisiting the Meaning of the Denominator. Ohio Journal of School Mathematics, 75(1). Retrieved from https://ohiomathjournal.org/index.php/OJSM/article/view/5578

Issue

Vol. 75: Spring 2017

Section

Articles

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Copyright (c) 2017 Debra Johanning, Lindsey Haubert