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Essential Question:
How can we use manipulatives to improve student achievement in
math?
Using manipulative materials in teaching mathematics will help students learn:
• to relate real world situations to mathematic
symbolism.
• to work together cooperatively in solving problems.
• to discuss mathematical ideas and concepts.
• to verbalize their mathematic thinking.
• that there are many different ways to solve problems.
• that mathematic problems can be symbolized in many
different ways.
manipulatives
two color counters
unifix cubes
thermometerstangrams
coins
magnetic numbers
calculators
geoboards
base ten blocks
shapes
scales and balances
pattern blocks
clocks
Top 10 Math ManipulativesPocket chart with number cards 0-100
Students can increase their understanding of
numbers by identifying numbers, number patterns, counting, skip
counting, etc..
Top 10 Math Manipulatives
One-inch blocksThese blocks can be used to measure, count,
create and extend patterns.
Top 10 Math Manipulatives
Large geometric solidsThe plastic shapes illustrate relationships
between area, volume, shape, form and size.
Top 10 Math ManipulativesGeoboards
Geoboards are used in the exploration and recognition of shapes, designs,
spatial relationships, angles,fractions, area, perimeter, symmetry,
and coordinates.
Top 10 Math ManipulativesTwo sided counters
These math manipulatives are great for teachingnumber sense and number operations.
Top 10 Math ManipulativesFraction circles
Fraction circles teach students about fractions and their relationships. When young children begin using them they see, feel, and compare equivalent fractions and as they get older the fraction terms become meaningful from their
previous play experiences.
Top 10 Math Manipulatives
Base ten blocks Base ten blocks can be used by students to learn basic mathematical concepts including addition,
subtraction, number sense, place value and counting.
Top 10 Math Manipulatives
Unifix Cubes Unifix cubes are used for patterning, sorting,
counting, addition ,subtraction, multiplication and measurement.
Top 10 Math ManipulativesWooden blocks
These blocks can be used whenteaching geometry, symmetry, number sense,
counting, and patterns.
Top 10 Math Manipulatives
Pattern Blocks Pattern blocks can be used to teach everything
from number sense, sorting, shapeidentification, graphing, fractions and
more.
