Use manipulatives to connect math symbols to concrete objects
It is often difficult to remember the meaning of symbols or connect symbols with what they represent. Use of manipulatives to connect symbols help in recognizing the meanings and relationships to concrete objects.
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This feature aids people with cognitive, language and learning disabilities to connect symbols with what they represent.
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- Manipulatives as symbols: A new perspective on the use of concrete objects to teach mathematics- David H.Uttal, Kathyrn V.Scudder, Judy S.DeLoache
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