Manipulatives

=I can allow students to use manipulatives when solving problems.=

Possible action steps for improvement:
 * Create/build math manipulative tubs and place them on tables every time we problem solve.
 * Create a problem that lends itself to using a manipulative.
 * Observe a teacher that effectively uses manipulatives on a daily basis.

An object is worth a thousand pictures!

How do I use manipulatives in the classroom?

 * Have them out and available for students to use.
 * Put them in table tubs for students to place on tables when math class begins.

Which manipulatives are the basics for problem solving?

 * Operations**
 * base-ten
 * unifix/multilink cubes
 * color tiles


 * Geometry**
 * pattern blocks
 * geoboards
 * attribute blocks


 * Fractions**
 * pattern blocks
 * geoboards


 * Measurement**
 * color tiles
 * centimeter cubes (base-ten units)
 * base-ten rods
 * nonstandard units (post-its, popsicle sticks, straws, toothpicks)
 * geared clocks
 * thermometers
 * tape measures
 * rulers/yard stick
 * liquid measure sets/beakers
 * balances/gram stackers/metric weights
 * spring scales/platform scales