part-whole model

noun

A simple tree-like diagram showing the relationship between a whole and its parts, used in teaching mathematical concepts such as fractions.

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Meanings

nounpart-whole model (plural part-whole models)

plural part-whole models

  1. educationA simple tree-like diagram showing the relationship between a whole and its parts, used in teaching mathematical concepts such as fractions.
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