Unit Fractions and Their "Basimal" Representations: Exploring Patterns

Different representations of rational numbers are considered and students are lead through activities that explore patterns in base ten and other bases. With this students are encouraged to solve problems and investigate situations designed to foster flexible thinking about rational numbers.

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Number Systems
Numbers
Preservice teachers
Prime numbers
Problem Solving
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