Ensure a deep understanding of number
Making the most of maths manipulatives
Ensure a deep understanding of number
Having a variety of maths manipulatives in the classroom is important to allow children to choose what’s best for the problem they’re trying to solve. But how can you best use maths manipulatives to deepen understanding? And how can they be used effectively into Key Stage 2?
Find out below how we can support you in getting the most out of maths manipulatives throughout your whole school. Whether you’re looking for new resources to get started, or tips on how to make the most of what you already have, we can help!
Free manipulatives support
Free how-to videos
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Manipulatives Facebook Live
Visit the YouTube playlist to watch Louise Pennington and Lisa Lalor look at a selection of easy-to-get-hold-of manipulatives and what you can do with them!
Read the Teach Primary article
Louise Pennington discusses the importance of language-based activities as part of the CPA approach
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Resources to support teaching with manipulatives
Numicon
A proven approach for teaching maths using concrete apparatus and imagery to embed deep understanding
Making Numbers
A definitive guide to using manipulatives to teach arithmetic
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