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!

Pattern Shapes

Num. Pieces Basic

Geoboard

Money Pieces

Fractions

Number Pieces

Number Line

Number Rack

Number Frames

Math Vocab. Cards