Math Matters
By: Ginger Stiner
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More on Math Manipulatives!
The more I learn about manipulatives the more I see
them as essential in the constructivist classroom.
Where?
Where can one find these useful teaching
and learning tools?
A couple great sites to start shopping:
Not all manipulatives are handled through
physical touch, but can have a powerful impact.
I want to remember as a teacher that
my curriculum must be relevant for it to matter to my students, math
instruction is no different!
One relevant way for students to become fully
engaged in math is through the use of emanipulatives.
Online Manipulatives
What?
What are emanipulatives?
Emanipulatives are a part of websites and software
that allow students to interact with math concepts virtually. Through the use of this technology students
receive instant feedback about the way they solve problems.
Who?
Who would learn through emanipulatives?
All students could benefit from the inclusion of
online math manipulatives. This is a
creative outlet for students as they begin to construct their personal understandings
of mathematical concepts and they are FUN!
Where?
Where are the websites to try? Here is a one-stop list of some great
websites dedicated to making math come alive in the eyes of students!
I want to remember these websites as great resources for virtual
manipulatives, so that I can familiarize myself and my students with many
avenues to making math real. When
students see the value of math in everyday life it begins to matter and that is
my goal as a math instructor.
· http://www.keycurriculum.com/products/sketchpad
-This is Geometers Sketchpad- It’s amazing!
The things students can learn and do are practically limitless! This
site is a MUST!
The world of math is
fascinating and it is out there to be discovered!
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