Hi, Kate,
I don¹t know if we can post to this discussion, but I would love to have a
copy of that 10 page handout that has the students demonstrate an
understanding of fractions through manipulatives.
Margaret Rogers




On 9/18/07 9:38 AM, "Kate Nonesuch" <nonesuch at MALA.BC.CA> wrote:


> Kathie, you mentioned developing a ³system² to incorporate manipulatives into

> the usual math work.

> 

>  

> 

> I started by asking students to use manipulatives to demonstrate that the

> answers they gave to questions in their usual book were correct.  I started

> with the fractions section, and asked them to demonstrate every question that

> we had the appropriate manipulatives for ­halves, quarters, eighths,

> sixteenths, thirds, sixths, twelfths, fifths, and tenths.

> 

>  

> 

> I gave them a sheet that noted the numbers of the questions that required

> demonstrations, with a blank line for me to initial when I had seen the

> demonstration.  It is fairly quick for me to go around, check the

> demonstrations, initial it and move on.  Students can set up several

> demonstrations if they are waiting for me to get there.  AND, the big

> thing‹they always get the answer right by the time they have finished setting

> up the demonstration, so I can ask them how they got it right, rather than

> explaining what they did wrong and re-teaching.  Faster, much faster, and so

> much more satisfying for both of us.

> 

>  

> 

> In following years, I discarded the usual book altogether, because students

> didn¹t need that much practice when they did the demonstrations, and I made a

> 10-page handout that asks for demonstrations of fractions concepts and

> operations.  This handout, along with some group work on concepts and

> algorithms, takes the place of a 100-page section on fractions.

> 

> 

> From: specialtopics-bounces at nifl.gov [mailto:specialtopics-bounces at nifl.gov]

> On Behalf Of Kathie Daviau

> Sent: Monday, September 17, 2007 2:45 PM

> To: specialtopics at nifl.gov

> Subject: [SpecialTopics 661] Re: Components of Numeracy

> 

>  

> 

> Actually, my hesitation is because I teach in an individualized setting.  When

> I run across a student that needs the hands-on approach, I find it difficult

> to introduce manipulatives to just one student.  I do not have a group of 2-4

> students that are at the same spot.

> 

>  

> 

> When I do take the time to introduce manipulatives to one student or a group

> of students, the students not involved in the activity do not receive my

> attention until I am done.

> 

>  

> 

> I would love to develop a system for this.

> 

> Kathie

> 

>  

> 

> 

> From: specialtopics-bounces at nifl.gov [mailto:specialtopics-bounces at nifl.gov]

> On Behalf Of Myrna Manly

> Sent: Monday, September 17, 2007 2:27 PM

> To: specialtopics at nifl.gov

> Subject: [SpecialTopics 658] Re: Components of Numeracy

> 

>  

> 

> Kathie, 

> 

> Because you are interested in introducing manipulatives into the adult

> classroom, I¹m 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

> 

>  

> 

> 

> 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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