During the early years of their education, your students learned by manipulating physical objects like blocks. By the time they reach middle and high school, they encounter few manipulatives in class. Some students learn best with concrete examples of abstract concepts.
Look for ways of bringing physical manipulatives back into your classroom. You could use everyday objects to demonstrate a lesson plan, or you can use specialized manipulatives that are commercially available. Some examples include algebra tiles, fraction towers and polyhedral models.
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