Building Blocks of Mathematical Learning: Virtual and Tangible Manipulatives Lead to Different Strategies in Number Composition

Multiple kinds of manipulatives, such as traditional, virtual, or technology-enhanced tangible objects, can be used in primary education to support the acquisition of mathematical concepts. They enable playful experiences and help children understand abstract concepts, but their connection with cogn...

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Main Authors: Ana Cristina Pires, Fernando González Perilli, Ewelina Bakała, Bruno Fleisher, Gustavo Sansone, Sebastián Marichal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Education
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/feduc.2019.00081/full