Kathy, 

Because you are interested in introducing manipulatives into the adult
classroom, I'm guessing that you know how powerful they can be in helping
students to recognize patterns and to see more than one way to solve
problems.  They help to make the transition from the concrete to the
symbolic reasoning that is so important in math.  But I also sense that you
are hesitant to use them with adults who may dismiss them as being for
children.

 

Perhaps this a good question to throw back to the list subscribers.  What
has your experience been when you introduced manipulatives to your adult
classes?

 

Myrna

 

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From: specialtopics-bounces at nifl.gov [mailto:specialtopics-bounces at nifl.gov]
On Behalf Of Kathie Daviau
Sent: Sunday, September 16, 2007 2:49 PM
To: specialtopics at nifl.gov
Subject: [SpecialTopics 652] Re: Components of Numeracy

 

I am interested in the use of manipulatives in the adult ed math classroom.
How are manipulatives used?  How do you introduce manipulatives to adults?
Do you use manipulatives in an individualized setting?  What are your
favorite manipulatives? 
Thanks,
Kathie
Billings, Montana






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