Making Best Use of Manipulatives - Research School February 2025
13 Feb 25
The Research Schools Network have shared an article on the use of manipulatives!
"Used well, they [manipulatives] can be powerful tools for supporting children in engaging with mathematical concepts. However, like most resources, they need to be used purposefully and appropriately in order to have an impact."
In this blog for Blackpool Research School, Heather Martin, Assistant Maths Hub Lead for Abacus North West Maths Hub, reflects on how using evidence from the EEF’s mathematics guidance reports has helped to develop the use of manipulatives and representations across her schools.