Virtual manipulatives for mathematics
Virtual math manipulatives are digitally accessed visual representations of concrete math manipulatives.[1] These virtual manipulatives are based upon the physical ones used in classrooms. They introduce mathematical concepts intuitively using visuals and can be used for teaching young students new topics that are relatively more difficult to explain in other ways.[2][3]
Common manipulatives include base ten blocks, coins, 3d blocks, tangrams, rulers, fraction bars, algebra tiles, geoboards, geometric planes, and solid figures.
Use in education
Virtual manipulatives for mathematics are used to help kids learn math. Although they look simple, they can really help young kids learn math. Such as, base ten blocks. They are visual tools to assist kids learn math. It is also fun for kids to use. They help kids figure out numbers and solve simple equations, along with geometry in some cases.
Further reading
- Moyer, P. S., Bolyard, J. J., & Spikell, M. A. (2000). What are virtual manipulatives? [Online]. Teaching Children Mathematics, 8(6), 372-377. Available: - MyNCTM
- Moyer, P. S., Niezgoda, D., & Stanley, J. (2005). Young children's use of virtual manipulatives and other forms of mathematical representations. In W. J. Masalaski & P. C. Elliot (Eds.), Technology-Supported Mathematics Learning Environments (pp. 17–34). Reston, VA: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
- Ortiz, Enrique (2017).Pre-service teachers’ ability to identify and implement cognitive levels in mathematics learning. Issues in the Undergraduate Mathematics Preparation of School Teachers (IUMPST): The Journal (Technology), 3, pp. 1–14. Retrieved from Issues in the Undergraduate Mathematics Preparation of School Teachers: The Journal -- Volume 1. pdf:[1]
- Ortiz, Enrique, Eisenreich, Heidi & Tapp, Laura (2019). Physical and virtual manipulative framework conceptions of undergraduate pre-service teachers. International Journal for Mathematics Teaching and Learning, 20(1), 62-84. Retrieved from Physical and Virtual Manipulative Framework Conceptions of Undergraduate Pre-service Teachers.
External links
- Pre-service teachers’ ability to identify and implement cognitive levels in mathematics learning. or Issues in the Undergraduate Mathematics Preparation of School Teachers: The Journal -- Volume 1
- Physical and virtual manipulative framework conceptions of undergraduate pre-service teachers.
References
- ^ Moyer, P.S. (2002). "What are Virtual Manipulatives?". Teaching Children Mathematics. 8 (6): 372–377. doi:10.5951/TCM.8.6.0372.
- ^ Carbonneau, K.J. (2013). "A meta-analysis of the efficacy of teaching mathematics with concrete manipulatives". Journal of Educational Psychology. 105 (2): 380–400. doi:10.1037/a0031084.
- ^ Silva R., Costa C., Martins, F. (2021). "Using Mathematical Modelling and Virtual Manipulatives to Teach Elementary Mathematics". Technology and Innovation in Learning, Teaching and Education. Communications in Computer and Information Science. Vol. 1884. pp. 75–89. doi:10.1007/978-3-030-73988-1_6. ISBN 978-3-030-73987-4. S2CID 234959877.
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