https://padlet.com/tyoung71/p1vl30hfbhat EDSE 625 Teaching Math to Special Learners en-us 2017-09-16 05:54:30 UTC 2017-09-20 02:06:05 UTC hello@padlet.com tyoung71 https://padlet.com/tyoung71/p1vl30hfbhat/wish/188125008 Using  the National Library of Virtual Manipulatives, http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html I choose my five favorite from the 3-5 band because I teach 3-5 grade students.]]> 2017-09-16 06:00:42 UTC https://padlet.com/tyoung71/p1vl30hfbhat/wish/188125008 tyoung71 https://padlet.com/tyoung71/p1vl30hfbhat/wish/188125109 Students need support with the concept of subtraction. Using the blocks allows students to understand that we are renaming the number when we regroup. It helps students understand that our math is base ten. Once they learn to regroup tens, they apply it to hundreds, thousands, and so on.]]> 2017-09-16 06:05:49 UTC https://padlet.com/tyoung71/p1vl30hfbhat/wish/188125109 tyoung71 https://padlet.com/tyoung71/p1vl30hfbhat/wish/188125224 I like using hands on manipulatives for money. However, the virtual money allows me to reach more students. I don't have to be concerned about lost materials. Money is a life skill so I feel it should be taught utilizing as many resources as possible.]]> 2017-09-16 06:09:21 UTC https://padlet.com/tyoung71/p1vl30hfbhat/wish/188125224 tyoung71 https://padlet.com/tyoung71/p1vl30hfbhat/wish/188125391 I like the fact that these manipulatives support a variety of math concepts.  ]]> 2017-09-16 06:14:36 UTC https://padlet.com/tyoung71/p1vl30hfbhat/wish/188125391 tyoung71 https://padlet.com/tyoung71/p1vl30hfbhat/wish/188125654 I really like this one because it allows students to compare fractions by lining up pieces. Students can also make their own fraction bars.]]> 2017-09-16 06:23:25 UTC https://padlet.com/tyoung71/p1vl30hfbhat/wish/188125654