CMSCE 2007-2008 Workshops
The Center for Mathematics, Science and Computer Education

Title: Using Manipulatives in the Classroom
Course ID #: 020408

Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Date: Monday, February 4, 2008
Location: CMSCE lab
Cost: $195
Presenter(s): Sally Schannen
Audience: Grade 5-8 Teachers, Administrators, Supervisors, Special Ed Teachers

Description:
The use of manipulatives becomes a tool in helping to develop and build the foundations for childrens' mathematics. These tools help strengthen students' intuitive mathematical thinking so that they will have a strong conceptual understanding of mathematical ideas. Activities will be presented that will encourage students to explore and communicate either orally or written about their conclusions.

Objectives:
  • Exploring activities that encourage students to develop mathematical ideas.
  • Introducing different manipulatives (color tiles, pattern blocks, Unifix cubes)
  • Developing and sharing childrens' mathematical ideas, both orally and written.

    • Benefits:
  • 5 professional development hours
  • Free eBoard for one year (www.eBoard.com)
  • Integrating manipulatives in the math class
  • Understanding how these tools develop childrens' mathematical thinking

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