Virtual Manipulatives Reflection: Share 1 virtual manipulative tool you found useful during the past month. Use a tool provided or one you found on your own! For those who don't teach math directly, please share one takeaway from the resources provided. by https://padlet.com/sgrant34/npdqybh5wss2guha A Space for K-8 Teachers to Share All Things Math-Related en-us 2020-08-29 02:09:39 UTC 2021-02-03 17:13:19 UTC hello@padlet.com Toy Theater - Dice sgrant34 https://padlet.com/sgrant34/npdqybh5wss2guha/wish/747727376 My students have been working on identifying which numbers 'make a ten'. For my virtual learners, it has been a challenge to meet their needs, especially during center time. However, I found Toy Theater has multiple dice-throwing resources. To play 'make a ten', my sync learners went into breakout rooms and used the virtual dice to throw four dice at a time. If their dice allowed them to 'make a ten', they could keep that number of dice to accrue points. The Toy Theater dice made them feel included in what my in person students were completing and the breakout room allowed them to play the game with a partner and feel that connection as well. ]]> 2020-09-15 13:37:50 UTC https://padlet.com/sgrant34/npdqybh5wss2guha/wish/747727376 Dream Box cgarlick https://padlet.com/sgrant34/npdqybh5wss2guha/wish/751215060 My third graders are learning mental math addition strategies. In order to foster a visual representation of what mental math strategies look like, I used Dream Box - "Addition on the Number Line using landmark numbers." This tool allows you to use a number line to represent benchmark numbers close to what you are adding. Students loved playing with the tool once I showed them how to use it on the Active Board. I would use this digital tool again!]]> 2020-09-16 12:21:42 UTC https://padlet.com/sgrant34/npdqybh5wss2guha/wish/751215060 Toy Theater Analog Clock akeiser1 https://padlet.com/sgrant34/npdqybh5wss2guha/wish/755272480 Because many of my students have difficulty reading an analog clock, this can be a challenge for self-regulation, especially with time management. Also, many students struggle with differentiating between the hour, minute, and second hands. Since most clocks on ipads, computers, watches, etc. are digital, many 5th grade students do not have the opportunity to read and/or they are not required to read an analog clock. In order to teach and to cultivate independence, especially in regard to self-regulation for time management, I have shared the Toy Theater analog clock with students. After a quick lesson on analog clocks, students use the link I provided on the Topics page to produce the clock on their desktops. Now, my students are able to see the connection between the digital and analog time/clocks. Because they can see what digital time looks like on an analog clock and in watching the hands move, they are able to distinguish the difference between the hour, minute, and second hands. In addition to using the analog clock individually, I am also using for whole-group learning. Rather than a countdown timer, I tell the students how much time is remaining for an activity, and are able to see the time pass and regulate their remaining work time themselves. The Toy Theater analog clock provides a quick and user-friendly way to connect digital and analog clocks. Overall, the analog clock is a great to to facilitate time management, especially with seat work, and it is helping my students to conceptualize the connection between digital and analog clocks - a much needed life skill.]]> 2020-09-17 14:02:51 UTC https://padlet.com/sgrant34/npdqybh5wss2guha/wish/755272480 jbeasley12 https://padlet.com/sgrant34/npdqybh5wss2guha/wish/755584785 2020-09-17 15:04:42 UTC https://padlet.com/sgrant34/npdqybh5wss2guha/wish/755584785 I use Desmos with my Pre-Algebra students in 7th grade and it is AWESOME! You can use their virtual tools (Like a graphing calculator) or they have pre-made interactive activities that students can work through. I introduced angle pairs and angles of triangles in our Geometry unit recently, and used this "Puzzling it out" as a practice activity after taking notes (link at end). You can create a single session code, and view all the students in real time as they are working through the questions. It is a great opportunity to share on the board good work other students are doing and to share different perspectives on a problems. All students can work at their own pace, and it's really easy to include virtual and in-person students. I love how interactive it is--its not just mindless clicking! https://teacher.desmos.com/activitybuilder/custom/5d896650e796e00c23556d76 https://padlet.com/sgrant34/npdqybh5wss2guha/wish/769200393 2020-09-22 17:17:15 UTC https://padlet.com/sgrant34/npdqybh5wss2guha/wish/769200393 I would be excited to use all of these virtual resources in math! Since the last time I taught math was in second grade, I love the base ten blocks and fraction strips. I agree with Jo Anna and Ansley about the analog clock too. I love all the choices available for virtual tools in math. crush2 https://padlet.com/sgrant34/npdqybh5wss2guha/wish/787885679 2020-09-29 14:02:11 UTC https://padlet.com/sgrant34/npdqybh5wss2guha/wish/787885679 Didax and Toy Theater lbyrd1 https://padlet.com/sgrant34/npdqybh5wss2guha/wish/788837466 Each day, fifth graders complete a Daily Math assignment which consists of problems reviewing or introducing various math skills.  Two of the skills students have had difficulty with are probability and writing/identifying time to the minute correctly. In reviewing the Virtual Manipulative options, I located a geoboard and an interactive clock to assist with these skills, respectively.  We initially tried the geoboard to assist with probability.   Since this was their first time using the geoboard online, many wanted to explore with the geoboard rather than solve the problem.   Exploration time is important even for fifth graders.  However, after careful review of the activity, I would recommend using the color tiles for probability.  

The interactive clock was very helpful to the students in telling time to the minute.  The interactive clock shows both digital and analog time.  Students had to write the digital time 13 to 11.  Many had difficulty showing the time digitally.  Some students knew to subtract 13 from 60 to determine the minutes before 11:00.  Others had to start at 11:00 and move the clock back in increments of 5 and then back 3 minutes to determine the digital time.  The students were receptive to using the clock and found it beneficial.  

]]> 2020-09-29 17:15:57 UTC https://padlet.com/sgrant34/npdqybh5wss2guha/wish/788837466 Toy Theater-Base 10 Blocks schambless https://padlet.com/sgrant34/npdqybh5wss2guha/wish/789033485 It was hard to choose just one to focus on! I have posted Toy Theater and Didax on my Google Classroom for students to use as a resource. My third graders have been learning addition strategies the last several weeks and the base ten blocks and unifix cubes we normally use (and share) did not seem possible with everything that is going on right now. Also, my students groan about how long it takes to draw their models, now they can easily create them on their iPads. Using these virtual manipulatives was extremely helpful in keeping our students safe, while using colorful and engaging tools to help them learn. We are currently learning mental math strategies for subtraction and am excited to continue utilizing these tools for not only this chapter, but as we move into multiplication, division, and measurement. ]]> 2020-09-29 17:56:12 UTC https://padlet.com/sgrant34/npdqybh5wss2guha/wish/789033485 Toy Theater - Multiplication Chart kcherry3 https://padlet.com/sgrant34/npdqybh5wss2guha/wish/790058433 While the standard multiplication chart has not changed, re-introducing it as a student manipulative with color choices is helping my students visually grasp the multiples of a number. A bonus is that they are able to see the factors and products show up in the board and as a number equation on the bottom of the board. This multiplication chart lets the each child visually see and practice the basic facts and watch the multiples grow in an individualized student driven virtual manipulative. It has really helped solidify the multiples for those few who are having a hard time mastering this skill.]]> 2020-09-30 01:54:20 UTC https://padlet.com/sgrant34/npdqybh5wss2guha/wish/790058433 https://padlet.com/sgrant34/npdqybh5wss2guha/wish/790882557 Sarah and Laura, Thank you for sharing these amazing resources! As an academic support teacher, I am always looking for more manipulatives to use with my students. As you all know, one manipulative might really help one student and not do much for another. The Math Learning Center allows me to choose several different virtual manipulatives for my students and can allow me to be more "hands on" with my sync students as well. ]]> 2020-09-30 11:53:18 UTC https://padlet.com/sgrant34/npdqybh5wss2guha/wish/790882557 joshlee5 https://padlet.com/sgrant34/npdqybh5wss2guha/wish/790890762 Sarah and Laura, Thank you  for sharing these amazing resources! As an academic support teacher, I am always looking for more manipulatives to use with my students. As you all know, one manipulative might really help one student and not do much for another. The Math Learning Center allows me to choose several different virtual manipulatives for my students and can allow me to be more "hands on" with my sync students as well. ]]> 2020-09-30 11:57:58 UTC https://padlet.com/sgrant34/npdqybh5wss2guha/wish/790890762 Toy Theater - Place Value Chart - This chart is wonderful for place value. Students were still having trouble reading larger numbers. I found this chart to help with identifying what place each digit is in, but it also shows the number in expanded form to help with number sense, as well as word form to help students read the numbers correctly. I have also added Didax and Toy Theater to Symbaloo for my students to access whenever they need it. dhuber2 https://padlet.com/sgrant34/npdqybh5wss2guha/wish/792796824 https://toytheater.com/place-value-chart/

]]> 2020-09-30 19:36:24 UTC https://padlet.com/sgrant34/npdqybh5wss2guha/wish/792796824 Toy Theater-Multiplication Chart cbishop4 https://padlet.com/sgrant34/npdqybh5wss2guha/wish/795793371 While I don't teach math this year, I am giving my homeroom students time to work on multiplication facts in class.  As a former math teacher I know this is important!
I can see how this virtual manipulative will be helpful for my 4th graders. They use the visuals to help put to memory the basic facts. ]]> 2020-10-01 18:00:43 UTC https://padlet.com/sgrant34/npdqybh5wss2guha/wish/795793371 Didax- Base Ten Blocks https://padlet.com/sgrant34/npdqybh5wss2guha/wish/798326389 I used the didax base ten blocks manipulative. This was SO crazy helpful with the chapter we just completed in Math. We worked on addition properties and using the base ten blocks they were able to show the numbers, and regroup using the base ten blocks.They liked this way so much better than drawing all of the base ten blocks on their papers. This also was helpful for me to use on the board so I didn't have to draw them either. This is a great resource I have now added to MyGAC page and we will continue to use this year. ]]> 2020-10-02 16:39:32 UTC https://padlet.com/sgrant34/npdqybh5wss2guha/wish/798326389 Toy Box and Dream Theater dly https://padlet.com/sgrant34/npdqybh5wss2guha/wish/799269895 So here's where I'm at with this...all great stuff!  Way better if we have flash capability (which we used to have to download Photon for right?) or our third graders had ChromeBooks in the class or something.  Toy Theater manipulatives are great to show initial/intro modeling practices.  But we quickly need to transition into kids being able to draw base ten and fraction blocks and arrays themselves...and practice especially if they suck at it.  I'm sorry, I mean if they are developing in their abilities to model.  Again, great to show virtual manipulatives to introduce regrouping, array/multiplication, fractions, etc.....I would even be down for them using these for a few lessons, but would eventually like for them to be able to practice drawing their own bc at some point it would be nice for them to go into fourth not making their ones cubes or ten strips looking like hundreds blocks.  

I really like the DreamBox games.  I know I only had access to the demos - unless I didn't do something right, but the games I sampled were well done.  I agree, Laura, they are aesthetically appealing.  Gamification of anything is a great way to garner buy in from the kids - way better than iXL...amiright? Unless you tie iXL with candy.  The graphics are good.  Might be a good alternative to "coolmathgames" which we know is just a place to play sweet games that have nothing to do with math.  I like that they are skill specific.  Some were pretty challenging...someone tell me how to master that grocery bag place value game...kudos for visually showing my kids what a thousand grouping could look like.  

I'm glad you guys are leading us. TTYL]]> 2020-10-02 23:11:07 UTC https://padlet.com/sgrant34/npdqybh5wss2guha/wish/799269895 Didax Fraction Number Lines ajongko https://padlet.com/sgrant34/npdqybh5wss2guha/wish/838020110 The fraction number lines are extremely simple and easy to use. Whenever we compare fractions of different denominators, we have multiple strategies that we use to solve for which is greater, and the virtual manipulative is a great way to double check our work or visualize it a different way. Our first strategy is always to use a calculation method, but if the fractions are simple enough the students are encouraged to draw. The fraction number line helps them check their drawings, or perhaps use a visual to check against their calculation. I only like to use it as a backup / reinforcement tool, as they will not always have access to the manipulative during assessments, etc. ]]> 2020-10-17 21:57:53 UTC https://padlet.com/sgrant34/npdqybh5wss2guha/wish/838020110