i GROUP 6 REPORTERS_
i MANIPULATIVE MEDIA DEFINITION_
GREETINGS.
OUR MISSION
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To define Manipulative Media
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To give a brief background of Manipulative Media
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To elaborate on the advantages and disavantagaes of Manipulative Meida
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To show the use of Manipulative Media in education and provide examples to of Manipulative Media that can aid in education.
“Manipulatives in the context of education are physical tools of teaching, engaging students visually and physically with objects such as coins, blocks, puzzles, markers, etc. The use of manipulatives is constructivist because students are actively engaged in discovery during the learning process. A teacher provides the materials along with a basic directions, but students should be allowed to explore the materials and ask questions before and during the lesson”
CONTENTS
i WHAT ARE MANIPULATIVE MATERIALS?_
Manipulative materials are any concrete objects that allow students to explore an idea in an active, hands-on approach. Manipulative materials can be almost anything – blocks, shapes, spinners or even paper that is cut or folded. Its main function is to let students connect ideas and symbols to physical objects, which will promote a better understanding. It can also be a tool to help students solve problem by using physical models to represent their thinking.