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India | Education Management | Volume 6 Issue 5, May 2017 | Pages: 2281 - 2284
From Concrete Manipulatives to Digital Manipulatives: A Paradigm Shift in Mathematics Education
Abstract: The use of manipulatives has a long tradition in the teaching of Mathematics. Manipulatives have evolved over the years with the rapid advancements in the field of technology. The paper discusses the evolution of manipulatives and their importance in Mathematics education with the support of research findings. The cognitive theories which form the basis for use of digital manipulatives are also discussed.
Keywords: Virtual Manipulatives, Digital Manipulatives, Embodied Cognition, Distributed Cognition, Dual Coding Theory
How to Cite?: Priya Gopinath, Dr. N. Muthaiah, "From Concrete Manipulatives to Digital Manipulatives: A Paradigm Shift in Mathematics Education", Volume 6 Issue 5, May 2017, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 2281-2284, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=ART20173928, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/ART20173928
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