Virtual Manipulatives
What is it?
The Math Learning Center offers a variety of apps that can be used as virtual manipulatives.
What can you do with it?
- Use the manipulatives (number line, Numer Rack (rekenrek), Number Frames, etc. to solve a problem, then have students take a screenshot of their solution and import into IPEVO Whiteboard or Draw & Tell to record their thought process
- Plug an iPad into a projector and have a student share a math solution with the class
- Plug into a projector and use to model or demonstrate math concepts
- Save to camera roll, and add to a Google Slide to project to consolidate
- Have a ‘walk and look’ with iPads propped so students can see each other’s strategies
- Add to camera roll, and then add to book creator. Create class math strategy eBook.
- Mathies Notebook - an open space students can demonstrate their thinking on a variety of backgrounds (graph paper, etc.)
These apps are also available for Chromebooks in the Chrome Web Store for other grades!