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Ep 20. Reading and math: parallels and pitfalls with Matthew Burns

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How to Teach Conceptual Understanding

Teaching math with manipulatives can be helpful for kids who struggle with conceptual understanding, but may hinder automaticity. While manipulatives can reteach the underlying concept for kids who don't understand it, for those who do, practicing algorithms and facts is more beneficial. Therefore, reteaching with manipulatives should be used selectively based on individual student needs.

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