In this session we will discuss four related studies focused on students’ understanding of structuring two- and three-dimensional space. In these four sessions we will address two main questions. First, in what ways do the different aspects of volume measurement including filling, packing, building, and comparing, affect students’ strategy use and conceptual understanding? Second, in what ways does instruction focused on structuring units affect students’ understanding and skills in area and volume measurement and area estimation tasks? Participants will be engaged in discussion about the different aspects of volume as well as the role representations can play in students’ perception of area and volume measurement.

Session Type: Research Symposium