Using Manipulatives In Mathematic Classrooms

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The use of manipulatives in mathematic classrooms has been a great debate. The number one question, “are manipulatives useful or distractions?” Manipulatives play a great role in teaching students. The big discussion on using manipulatives has been whether they benefit or delay a student from learning a new concept or does it limit their abstract thinking ability. In mathematics, manipulatives are objects that are designed to help a learner grasp mathematical concepts. The use of manipulatives provides a way for children to learn concepts in a developmentally, hands-on appropriate. In this research, I want to find out if manipulatives would help students connect and grasp their learning of math concepts. Through my research, I will see how