Teaching resources: Using manipulatives in mathematics learning

Susannah Schoeffel; Tanya Vaughan

Teaching resources: Using manipulatives in mathematics learning

Susannah Schoeffel, Tanya Vaughan

Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

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Abstract

Using simple physical objects that students can visualise, touch and move to express their thinking is an inexpensive and effective classroom resource to explore mathematical concepts and encourage learning.

Original language	English
Journal	Teacher
Publication status	Published - 16 Mar 2020

Keywords

Learning
Mathematics
Teaching resources

Disciplines

Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research
Science and Mathematics Education

Access to Document

https://www.teachermagazine.com.au/articles/teaching-resources-using-manipulatives-in-mathematics-learning

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