Fraction Challenge: Improving At-Risk Learners' Understanding of Fractions
About the Intervention
Fraction Challenge
Statistical Findings
Positive effect on conceptual and procedural fraction knowledge
Positive effect on measurement interpretation of fractions
Positive effect on part-whole interpretation of fractions
No moderating effect of whole-number calculation skill on intervention effects
Moderating effects of working memory, attentive behavior, processing speed, and listening comprehension on intervention effects
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Focus Areas
Economically DisadvantagedPrograms & Services
General EducationDelivery Methods
Face-to-FaceDisability Support
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Student(s)Source
Carol L., H., Jessica, L., Jessica, N., Lynn S., F., Paul, C., Paul T., C., Robert, S. & Robin F., S. (2013). Improving At-Risk Learners' Understanding of Fractions (ED552737). ERIC. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED552737.pdf.
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