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Why Is the Use of Manipulatives Important in Math Instruction?

Why Is the Use of Manipulatives Important in Math Instruction?. Unit Questions. 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?.

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Why Is the Use of Manipulatives Important in Math Instruction?

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  1. Why Is the Use of Manipulatives Important in Math Instruction?

  2. Unit Questions • 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?

  3. The Use of Manipulatvies During Math Instruction Using Manipulatives to Teach Place Value Presented By: Monique Moore

  4. Subtopics • Manipulatives • Using Manipulatives to Teach Place value • Types of Manipulatives • Advantages of Using Manipulatives

  5. Manipulatives What 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

  6. 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

  7. Advantages of Using Manipulatives • Use 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

  8. Types of Manipulatives

  9. Summary Marilyn 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

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