Using manipulatives
A list of resources to support the course ‘Using manipulatives to enhance understanding in key stage 3 mathematics’ which explore the use of counters, interlocking cubes, dominos, geoboards, dice in mathematics lessons.
Manipulatives in the Primary Classroom
This article explores some research into the use of manipulatives and offers some suggestions about how using practical apparatus can support children’s mathematical thinking, reasoning and problem solving.
Primary Progression in Multiplication Videos
This suite of videos, from the National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics (NCETM), looks at elements of progression in multiplication across the primary school.
Compare Bears Maths - Book 1
This resource, written by Barbara Hewett, is designed for use in conjunction with the Compare Bears. The activities and games are designed to develope basic mathematical understanding, skills and vocabulary.
