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Rational Number Misconceptions

Rational Number Misconceptions is a theoretical construct in mathematics education that identifies and characterizes systematic errors in understanding rational numbers arising from intuitive assumptions, flawed generalizations, or incomplete conceptualizations.

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2017–2026

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Teachers' content and pedagogical content knowledge on rational numbers: A comparison of prospective elementary and lower secondary school teachers

Fien Depaepe, Joke Torbeyns, Nathalie Vermeersch et al. · Teaching and Teacher Education · 2015 · 154 citations

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Intermediate teachers’ knowledge of rational number concepts

Thomas R. Post, Guershon Harel, Merlyn J. Behr et al. · 1988 · 152 citations

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Misconceptions about the Golden Ratio

George Markowsky · College Mathematics Journal · 1992 · 134 citations

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The concept of irrational numbers in high-school students and prospective teachers

Efraim Fischbein, Ruth Jehiam, Dorit Cohen · Educational Studies in Mathematics · 1995 · 100 citations

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Modeling the developmental trajectories of rational number concept(s)

Jake McMullen, Eero Laakkonen, Minna Hannula‐Sormunen et al. · Learning and Instruction · 2014 · 90 citations

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Authors

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  1. WV
    Wim Van Dooren

    KU Leuven, Belgium

    9 publications · 454 citations

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  2. LV
    Lieven Verschaffel

    KU Leuven, Belgium

    7 publications · 414 citations

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  3. JV
    Jo Van Hoof

    KU Leuven, Belgium

    7 publications · 239 citations

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  4. EL
    Erno Lehtinen

    University of Turku, Finland

    6 publications · 276 citations

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  5. JM
    Jake McMullen

    University of Turku, Finland

    5 publications · 186 citations

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Institutions

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  1. KU Leuven

    Leuven, Belgium

    10 h-index

    39 publications

    2.3K citations

  2. University of Turku

    Turku, Finland

    8 h-index

    18 publications

    902 citations

  3. Health and Human Development (2HD) Research Network

    Douala, Cameroon

    3 h-index

    3 publications

    230 citations

  4. Yale University

    New Haven, United States

    2 h-index

    2 publications

    37 citations

  5. Florida International University

    Miami, United States

    2 h-index

    2 publications

    79 citations

  6. Purdue University West Lafayette

    West Lafayette, United States

    2 h-index

    2 publications

    73 citations

  7. University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

    North Dartmouth, United States

    2 h-index

    2 publications

    73 citations

  8. Columbia University

    New York, United States

    2 h-index

    2 publications

    37 citations

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  1. Educational Studies in Mathematics

    5 publications · 286 citations

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  2. Learning and Instruction

    4 publications · 219 citations

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  3. Learning and Individual Differences

    2 publications · 88 citations

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  4. Cognitive Science

    2 publications · 37 citations

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