Journal of the Mathematics Council of the Alberta Teachers’ Association
Volume 41 Issue 1, February 2004
16 – 20
Why Do Numerate Students Adults Lack Conceptual Understanding of Division?
Werner Liedtke
Division will be used as the focus of the discussion, which could be applied to other topics as well. The following questions will be addressed in this article: Are any concerns about the numeracy of our students warranted? What data exist to suggest that our students lack conceptual understanding of division? What are some possible reasons for students lacking conceptual understanding? What might be done to have students acquire conceptual understanding of division? and What are some of the key components of conceptual understanding of division?
