Title
Counter conjectures: Using manipulatives to scaffold the development of number sense and algebra
Document Type
Journal Article
Publisher
Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers
School
School of Education
RAS ID
23107
Abstract
How the use of concrete materials in the form of counters allows students to model increasingly complex number problems is explored. The use of counters scaffolds students' development of number sense and algebra skills leading to an understanding of quite abstract concepts.
Comments
Originally published as:
West, J. (2016). Counter conjectures: Using manipulatives to scaffold the development of number sense and algebra. Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 21(3), 21.
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