Using manipulatives to enhance understanding in secondary mathematics SL459 / AA01
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
Who is the course leader?
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Michael Anderson
I am a Mathematics Subject Specialist for STEM Learning. Based at the National STEM Learning Centre in York, I support with secondary mathematics...
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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
Sessions
| Date | Time | |
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| 1 Using manipulatives to enhance understanding in secondary mathematics | 27 January 2025 | 09:30-16:30 |
| 2 Using manipulatives to enhance understanding in secondary mathematics | 28 January 2025 | 09:30-16:30 |
Actions
Cost
| State-funded school or college | Activity fee£560.00 +VAT |
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| Fee-paying school or college (independent) | Activity fee£640.00 +VAT |
Participants from outside the UK will be charged the course fee and an additional £120 per day plus VAT.
Additional information
For courses at the National STEM Learning Centre in York, fees include meals and accommodation for the duration of the course.
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