Abstract:Proportional reasoning is a sophisticated way of thinking which is used in everyday living, including workplace and educational contexts. Its application is central to many domains throughout mathematics curriculum, as it encompasses many interconnected concepts (e.g. ratio, decimals, and fractions). The foundations of proportional reasoning are established in the early years of school. However, the link between foundational concepts and proportional reasoning is not overtly stated in mathematics curriculum do… Show more
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