Count On It: Congruent Manipulative Displays

Abstract

Identify and avoid the risks involved in using representations, and use these suggestions to scaffold conceptual congruence.

Teacher Implemented Communal Learning in Math: Boosting Learning with African American Elementary Students

“…The mathematics education research field recommends multiple support mechanisms concerning best practices in math education such as what to teach in mathematics, how to teach, and teacher preparation on both (Davis et al, 2018; Ferrini-Mundy et al, 2007; National Council of Teachers of Mathematics [NCTM], 2012; National Mathematics Advisory Panel [NMAP], 2008; Wright et al, 2017). Further, the literature suggests that students should learn conceptual and skills-based mathematics, with the use of a problem-centered teaching approach; and constructivist tasks, for example, using manipulatives, may further promote this conceptual learning within problem-centered structures (Fantuzzo et al, 2012; Ferrini-Mundy et al, 2007; Gillies, 2011; Morin & Samelson, 2015; NMAP, 2008; Seriki, 2018; Trafton & Midgett, 2001; Trafton et al, 2001). Pedagogy that incorporates peer assistance may effectively facilitate conceptual learning; and through sharing ideas, as students realize that there are multiple ways to approach a problem.…”