Using Manipulatives in Solving and Posing Mathematical Problems

Roslinda Rosli¹, Dianne Goldsby², Mary Margaret Capraro²

¹Faculty of Education, The National University of Malaysia, Bangi, Malaysia.
²Texas A&M University, College Station, USA.

DOI: 10.4236/ce.2015.616173                

Abstract

In mathematics classrooms, teachers use multiple representations to help students explore and develop abstract concepts. Students are engaged in problem solving as they manipulate objects as they search for a solution. They also can enhance their profound knowledge when posing a scenario problem that matches to the appropriate manipulatives. The integration of manipulatives during teaching and learning can conceptually support students’ acquisition of symbols and mathematical language.

Keywords

Manipulatives, Problem Solving, Problem Posing, Mathematical Problems

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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