Virtual Manipulative Materials in Secondary Mathematics: A Theoretical Discussion.

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Namukasa, I.K., Stanley, D. & Tuchtie, M. (2009). Virtual Manipulative Materials in Secondary Mathematics: A Theoretical Discussion. Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 28(3), 277-307. Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
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Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching
ISSN 0731-9258
Volume 28, Issue 3, July 2009
Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)  Chesapeake, VA

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Authors

Immacukate K. Namukasa, The University of Western Ontario, Canada; Darren Stanley, University of Windsor, Canada; Martin Tuchtie, The University of Western Ontario, Canada

Abstract

With the increased use of computer manipulatives in teaching there is need for theoretical discussions on the role of manipulatives. This paper reviews theoretical rationales for using manipulatives and illustrates how earlier distinctions of manipulative materials are broadened to include new forms of materials such as virtual manipulatives. Manipulatives are in a broader network of learning tools. Applying a theoretical lens to a specific material, the polynomial tile, the paper demonstrates the following (a) a complementary relationships between virtual and concrete manipulatives; (b) two or more theories can appropriately justify the same material and (c) exploration of a specific manipulative may generate novel theoretical rationales. This exploration is helpful in the process of designing, selecting, categorizing and evaluating learning tools.

Keywords

• Middle School Education
• Secondary Education
• Virtual Environments
• Mathematics
• Educational Technology
• Instructional Materials
• Learning Objects
• Preservice Teacher Education
• Teaching Methods
• Computers

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