National Library of Virtual Manipulatives

I spoke about the importance of manipulatives in a previous post. Therefore, I researched more about manipulatives offered online. The National Library of Virtual Manipulatives is a great site to help students do hands on math. Manipulatives can be expensive and hard to get enough for the entire class. Therefore, this website allows you access unit and base ten blocks without a cost. The students will be able to use the blocks at their own rate and there is enough for each student. I think students learn better when they have a manipulative to help understand the math concept. They can relate back to when they performed the math problem, instead of just writing it on the paper. The students will understand why they regroup, rather just doing it because that's what they were told to do. This tool is a great resource and I will be using it in my classroom. They offer different concepts for every age level.



Source:Dell, A., Newton, D., & Petroff, J. (2012). Assistive Technology in the Classroom. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc.