A study on addition and subtraction of fractions: The use of Pirie and Kieren model and hands-on activities

Duzenli-Gokalp N., Sharma M. D.

2nd World Conference on Educational Sciences (WCES-2010), İstanbul, Turkey, 4 - 08 February 2010, vol.2, pp.5168-5171 identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
  • Volume: 2
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.sbspro.2010.03.840
  • City: İstanbul
  • Country: Turkey
  • Page Numbers: pp.5168-5171
  • Keywords: Fraction, pirie and kieren model, addition, subtraction, hands-on activites, mathematics education
  • Middle East Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Fractions can be a tricky concept for students although they often use the concept of sharing in their daily lives. Notation of fractions and formal vocabulary may be some reasons for that. Students may have difficulty with learning fractions since they do not like behave normal numbers (Ardogan & Ersoy, 2003; Graeber & Triosh, 1990). The aim of this paper is to understand the students' conceptual and procedural understanding of addition and subtraction of fractions. Pirie and Kieren Model is used as a framework. This model is supported with the hands-on activities and implemented with Australian students. (C) 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.