Journal article
Understanding length x width x height with modified tasks
International journal of mathematical education in science and technology, Vol.51(4), pp.614-625
05/18/2020
DOI: 10.1080/0020739X.2019.1583383
Abstract
In this article, we describe one possible way to modify volume tasks in textbooks to promote conceptual understanding of the volume formula: length x width x height. From the results of previous studies regarding students' understanding of volume measurement, we identified three conceptual ideas key to understanding volume: filling three-dimensional space with equal-sized units, layer structure, and linking layer structure to the volume formula. Our examination of three popular US textbook series showed that these three conceptual ideas were not well-presented. We conclude with recommendations for one possible way to modify tasks to improve conceptually-based volume instruction.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Understanding length x width x height with modified tasks
- Creators
- Dae S. Hong - University of IowaCristina Runnalls - California State Polytechnic University
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- International journal of mathematical education in science and technology, Vol.51(4), pp.614-625
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- DOI
- 10.1080/0020739X.2019.1583383
- ISSN
- 0020-739X
- eISSN
- 1464-5211
- Number of pages
- 12
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 05/18/2020
- Academic Unit
- Teaching and Learning
- Record Identifier
- 9984371275302771
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