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As explained in the High Impact Instructional Practices for Mathematics document from the Ministry of Education, "tools and representations support conceptual understanding of mathematics at all grade levels". (Ontario, 2020)
In order to support the use of tools and representations in classrooms, you will find a chart that can provide information and direction where you may be able to access or find additional resources for tools indicated.
*This list has just begun and continue to be added to throughout the year.
**Links to information documents about how to use the manipulatives do not align with Ontario Curriculum. Please be sure you are planning with the Ontario Curriculum first and using any activities in the grade appropriate manner according to Ontario curriculum expectations.
Polypad - Digital Tools
Polypad - Digital Tools
Polypad can be used as a digital version of tools that can help students to represent their thinking in a variety of ways to deepen their understanding of mathematical concepts.
***Students do not need to log in to use this site. Before using, teachers should remind students not to log in when the pop up occurs unless the teacher has consulted the online educational tools catalogue as found on the staff portal to ensure all risks have been reviewed.
Rekenrek - Early Numeracy
Rekenrek - Early Numeracy
Using the Rekenrek - great document explaining how and when this tool may be helpful**
Digital Rekenrek - you can search the polypad tools for the Abacus/Rekenrek under Number - Additional Tools
Base 10 Blocks
Base 10 Blocks
Modeling Base Ten Place Value System - this math background from Knowledgehook explains base 10 place value system from early numeracy to representing whole numbers to 10,000. Learn how Base 10 blocks can help students.
Digital Base 10 blocks - you can search the polypad tools under Number - Number Tiles and Cubes
The Super Source - Base 10 - schools may have copies of the Super Source Base 10 books that were provided by elementary program in the past that have good activities.
Base Ten - this book may also be in some schools
Knowledgehook - Knowledgehook questions that align with Base 10 blocks have use of the digital manipulative.
Pattern Blocks
Pattern Blocks
Pattern Blocks are a collection of 6 shapes in 6 colors - green triangles, orange squares, blue parallelograms, tan rhombuses, red trapezoids, and yellow hexagons. The shapes are designed so the sides are all the same length except for the trapezoid, which has 1 side that is twice as long. This feature makes it possible for the shapes to nest together and provides for a wide range of explorations.
Digital Pattern Bocks - you can search the polypad tools for polygons and shapes
Digital Pattern Shapes - a digital web app (do not use the iOS version) helpful for projecting for students, no login required, collaboration possible
Knowledgehook - Knowledgehook questions that align with Pattern Blocks have use of the digital manipulative in the program.
Geoboard
Geoboard
How to use a Geoboard - information and supports on using geoboards
Digital Geoboard for projecting
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