Based on Students Experience with Whole Number Division They Think

question 14

Multiple Choice

Based on students experience with whole number division they think that when dividing by a fraction the answer should be smaller.This would be true for all of the following problems EXCEPT:

• A)16÷ 3
• B)56÷ 3
• C)36÷ 3
• D)3÷56

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Definitions:

Sensory Tracts

Pathways in the nervous system that transmit sensory information from the peripheral body parts to the brain.

Cerebral Hemispheres

The two halves of the brain, divided by the longitudinal fissure, each controlling the opposite side of the body and responsible for different cognitive and physical functions.

Thalamus

A part of the brain that acts as a relay center, conveying sensory information to the appropriate areas of the brain for processing.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain below the thalamus that coordinates both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems.