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