Exploring Representation in the Middle Grades: Investigations in Geometry with Virtual Manipulatives

Authors

Patricia S. Moyer-Packenham, Utah State UniversityFollow
J. J. Bolyard

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title/Conference

The Australian Mathematics Teacher

Volume

58

Issue

1

Publication Date

2002

First Page

19

Last Page

25

Abstract

Examines the importance of virtual manipulatives from the Internet to geometrical learning and teaching in classrooms. Purpose of the incorporation of virtual manipulatives; Definition of dynamic visual representation; Advantages of virtual manipulatives; Discussion on the concept of representation.

Comments

Originally published by Australian Association of Math Teachers. Publisher’s PDF available through remote link.

Recommended Citation

Moyer, P. S., & Bolyard, J. J. (2002). Exploring Representation in the Middle Grades: Investigations in Geometry with Virtual Manipulatives. The Australian Mathematics Teacher, 58(1), 19-25.