Why Is the Use of Manipulatives Important in Math Instruction?
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Why Is the Use of Manipulatives Important in Math Instruction?
What are manipulatives?
How can manipulatives be used to teach Mathematics?
What are the best manipulatives to use?
What are the advantages of using manipulatives?
Unit Questions
Using Manipulatives to Teach Place Value
Presented By: Monique Moore
SubtopicsManipulatives
Using Manipulatives to Teach Place value
Types of Manipulatives
Advantages of Using Manipulatives
ManipulativesWhat are Manipulatives?
objects used to explore mathematical ideas
Objects used or handled by children
physical materials students to learn in math
Item that can be used to help convey a mathematical concept
Using Manipulatives Students can group them into groups of
ten
Practice counting single manipulatives as one
Show groups of ten on a number line.
Students practice grouping and regrouping manipulatvies
Advantages of Using ManipulativesUse of manipulatives is encouraged by
NCTM
Manipulatives help develop understanding in Mathematics
Benefits of healthy attitudes toward mathematics
Manipulatives are valuable to Mathematical instruction http://www.eduplace.com/state/author/shaw.pdf
Types of Manipulatives
SummaryMarilyn Burns Says: “I've used manipulative
materials at all levels for 30 years, and I'm convinced I can't — and shouldn't — teach without them. Here are a few of her strategies
• Talk with students about manipulatives• Allow time for exploration• Post class charts about manipulative materials• Introduce parents to manipulatives http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=4003