Fractions are considered one of the most challenging areas of basic mathematics for students to master, and difficulties in fractions understanding can hamstring students' mastery of algebra and other ...

Many children never master fractions. When asked whether 12/13 + 7/8 was closest to 1, 2, 19, or 21, only 24% of a nationally representative sample of more than 20,000 US 8th graders answered ...