Fraction misconceptions come about for all of the following reasons.The statements below can be fraction misconceptions EXCEPT.
A)Many meanings of fractions.
B)Fractions written in a unique way.
C)Students overgeneralize their whole-number knowledge
D)Teachers present fractions late in the school year.

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The statements A, B and C are known reasons why fraction misconceptions arise but statement D is not a reason for fraction misconceptions. Teachers may introduce fractions at different times during the school year depending on the curriculum, but the timing of the introduction does not cause fraction misconceptions.

Fraction Misconceptions Come About for All of the Following Reasons