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Manipulatives: Base Ten Blocks

  • Manipulatives provide concrete representation of mathematical concepts.
  • By giving students hands-on experience with the math concepts, students are able to transfer what they have learned to paper and pencil processes.
  • Addition, subtraction, division and multiplication concepts can be reinforced with base ten blocks.
  • Here, they are being used to provide a visual and conceptual representation of double-digit multiplication.

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