Glossary / English

Manipulative

An object or interactive representation used to explore a mathematical relationship. Its meaning must be connected explicitly to the diagram, language and notation.

A fictional example

See it in a situation.

Exchange ten unit blocks for a ten rod and record the unchanged quantity in a place-value table.

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