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Growing Use of Math Manipulatives in Education
Virtual manipulatives, particularly algebra tiles and place value counters, have seen significant growth in usage in recent years. These manipulatives are being extensively used in both secondary and primary education. While question generators remain the most used, manipulators have grown in popularity due to promotion by various organizations. Place value counters, in particular, have surpassed deans blocks in usage, possibly because they serve as a stepping stone between concrete representations and abstract symbols, and are more practical for digital use.