Not All Manipulatives and Models Are Created Equal

Roberts presents several representations that will help students discover a new concept for themselves or develop a deeper understanding of a mathematical idea. She concludes that the use of manipulatives, models, and hands-on materials does not guarantee that students will be able to construct the...

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Published in:Mathematics teaching in the middle school 2007-08, Vol.13 (1), p.6
Main Author: Roberts, Sally K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Geometry
Mathematical models
Mathematics education
Middle school students
Middle schools
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Summary:Roberts presents several representations that will help students discover a new concept for themselves or develop a deeper understanding of a mathematical idea. She concludes that the use of manipulatives, models, and hands-on materials does not guarantee that students will be able to construct the desired mathematical knowledge. She also concludes that her search towards meaningful and understanding of mathematical ideas was not about manipulatives or models but rather about deepening students' mathematical understanding.
ISSN:1072-0839
2328-5486