Mastering Math Manipulatives Grades 4-8: Hands-on and Virtual Activities for Building and Connecting Mathematical Ideas - Grades 4-8

Put math manipulatives to work in your classroom and make teaching and learning math both meaningful and productive. 

Mastering Math Manipulatives includes everything you need to integrate math manipulatives-both concrete and virtual-into math learning. Each chapter of this richly illustrated, easy-to-use guide focuses on a different powerful tool, such as base ten blocks, fraction manipulatives, unit squares and cubes, Cuisenaire Rods, Algebra tiles and two-color counters,  geometric strips and solids, geoboards, and others, and includes a set of activities that demonstrate the many ways teachers can leverage manipulatives to model and reinforce math concepts for all learners. It features:    

·         Classroom strategies for introducing math manipulatives, including commercial, virtual, and hand-made manipulatives, into formal math instruction.  

·         Step-by-step instructions for over 70 activities that work with any curriculum, including four-color photos, printable work mats, and demonstration videos.

·         Handy charts that sort activities by manipulative type, math topic, domains aligned with standards, and grade-level appropriateness.