Teaching mathematics
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2 Problem solving using proportional reasoning, including common misconceptions

Learners in the middle years often struggle with proportion problems. Research consistently highlights learners’ difficulties with proportion and proportion-related tasks and application.

There are many common misconceptions that arise within the topic of ratio and proportion and it is important to be aware of these in order to plan to address these in your teaching.

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