Polypad 101:

Using Virtual Manipulatives to Engage Students in

Mathematical Exploration and Discovery

Dave Poras

May 18, 2022

8:00-9:00 PM

Manipulatives can transform how students make meaning of important ideas by making abstract relationships visible, by teaching creativity and problem-solving, and by allowing students to explore and discover. Learn how virtual manipulatives can mirror these effects and support more complex interactions that are not possible in the physical world.

Participants will learn about many different types of virtual manipulatives, and how these can be used to engage students in deep mathematical thought. Topics will range from simple arithmetic to advanced number theory and include a variety of manipulatives - number bars, algebra tiles, prime factor circles, probability tiles, and more. Participants will learn about how to create and share interactive workspaces with students that will help promote collaboration and discovery in their classroom. The session will focus on the manipulatives and tools available using Polypad on Mathigon, which is freely available in many different languages and is used by millions of students around the world.

This event is FREE for ATMIM members!