Math Operations and the Principle of Counting

Abstract

This article aims at developing an education proposal to teach fraction which has its relevance with respect to learners´ cognitive maturity. The work also aids teachers who are non-experts in Mathematics, but teach beginners. We base our efforts on Greek geometry, evoking the concept of counting to initiate beginners in operations with fractions. We consider the counting concept as primary knowledge in learners´ cognitive structure as far as number learning and calculation with fractions are concerned. Key-words: Counting Principle. Operations with Fractions. Rectangle Area.