Analysis of the argumentation of nine-year-olds engaged in discourse about comparing fraction models

Cheryl K. Van Ness, Carolyn A. Maher

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Abstract

In this paper we analyze the argumentation of nine-year-olds as they justify their reasoning for a fraction comparison problem. We illustrate how their proof-like arguments evolve in a class discussion and are backed by the rod models they produce, showing both valid and invalid arguments.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)13-41
Number of pages29
JournalJournal of Mathematical Behavior
Volume53
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 2019

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Education
  • Applied Psychology
  • Applied Mathematics

Keywords

  • Argumentation
  • Argumentation diagrams
  • Cuisinaire rods
  • Fourth grade mathematics
  • Fractions
  • Modeling
  • Proof
  • RUanalytic
  • Reasoning
  • Teacher education
  • Toulmin
  • VMCAnalytic
  • Video Mosaic Collaborative

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