Virtual Manipulatives

By: Kerri Snell HansfordTitle Math Specialist

Crestview Elementary

What is a virtual manipulative?

In the article "Virtual Manipulatives for K-12 Classrooms," a virtual manipulative is described as "an interactive, Web-based visual representation of a dynamic object that presents opportunities for constructing mathematical knowledge" (Moyer, 2002). Virtual manipulatives are distinguished from computer models or pictures by their interactive attributes and manipulability.

Taken from www.techlearning.com Teaching Mathematics with Virtual Manipulatives by Judy Donovan, October 2008

Why use virtual manipulatives?

Saves TimeSaves MoneyStudents enjoy them.Studies have shown that

virtual manipulatives help students understand abstract concepts in math just as well as concrete manipulatives.

Taken from www.techlearning.com Teaching Mathematics with Virtual Manipulatives by Judy Donovan, October 2008

Illuminations:The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics is a public voice of mathematics education, providing vision, leadership, and professional development to support teachers in ensuring mathematics learning of the highest quality for all students. With 100,000 members and 250 affiliates, NCTM is the world’s largest organization dedicated to improving math education in preK 12. ‑Illuminations is designed to:Provide Standards-based resources that improve the teaching and learning of mathematics for all students. Provide materials that illuminate the vision for school mathematics set forth in Principles and Standards for School Mathematics

•http://illuminations.nctm.org/ActivitySearch.aspx

•http://www.mathplayground.com/math_manipulatives.html

Emints : The eMINTS National Center is a non-profit, independent business unit of the University of Missouri. eMINTS offers professional development programs created by educators for educators.

•http://www.emints.org/

What educators say about eMINTS

"In my 35 years as an educator, eMINTS is the most powerful program for positively impacting teacher practice that I have ever seen."

- Dr. Jim Henderson, Director Instructional Technology, Granite School District, Salt Lake City, UT

National Library of Virtual Manipulatives

http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/grade_g_1.html

http://www.iknowthat.com/com/L3?Area=Dojo

Now go to my web back pack:

http://www4.smsd.org/kerrisnell/