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Thinking Deeply about Primary Education

Manipulatives, assessment, mathematical language and retrieval success....

Jul 15, 2023
Education expert Christopher Such joins the podcast to discuss topics such as the selection and use of manipulatives in KS3, the importance of continuity in mathematics education, capturing students' strengths and weaknesses with heat maps, retrieval practice in math lessons, and the use of language in math instruction.
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  • The recommended manipulatives for Key Stage 3 Maths include algebra tiles and double-sided counters, which are versatile and useful for various concepts such as negative numbers and algebra.
  • Ideal practice in secondary mathematics involves identifying students who need additional support and providing corrective instruction, utilizing manipulatives as visual aids and formative assessments to support learning.

Deep dives

Recommended Manipulatives for Key Stage 3 Maths

The recommended manipulatives for Key Stage 3 Maths are algebra tiles and double-sided counters. These manipulatives have been found to be incredibly versatile and useful for various concepts such as negative numbers and algebra. While there are other manipulatives that can be employed, starting with one or two and mastering their use can be a good starting point. Additionally, having class sets of place value blocks, particularly base 10 blocks, can be beneficial for consolidating concepts related to place value and arithmetic.

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