Using manipulatives to enhance understanding in secondary mathematics SL459

Use manipulatives to build and deepen understanding in secondary mathematics lessons

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Summary

Research suggests that the use of Manipulatives (including counters, interlocking cubes, Cuisenaire rods, algebra tiles and more) can help to build and deepen understanding of mathematical concepts, and can help students with retention, problem solving and reasoning.

This course provides you with hands-on, practical experience of a range of manipulatives that can be used by teachers of mathematics in secondary school. You'll have the opportunity to explore how these objects can embedded in your teaching to deepen understanding within mathematics. 

You'll build on the use of manipulatives in primary mathematics to help reveal mathematical structures at secondary level for all students, regardless of prior attainment.

Who is it for?

Secondary mathematics teachers

What topics are covered?

Use of manipulatives in primary mathematics to help reveal mathematical structures at secondary level for all students, regardless of prior attainment.

How will you learn?

Immersive 2 days of face to face CPD

How long is this course?

2 days

Outcomes

Participants will:

• explore a variety of resources available for use in secondary mathematics
• develop methods for using manipulatives to enhance mathematical understanding and communication
• explore a wealth of resources which can be used in conjunction with manipulatives that are freely available in the National STEM Learning Centre resource collection