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=Virtual Manipulatives- Virtual manipulatives are digital “objects” that resemble physical objects and can be manipulated, usually with a mouse, in the same ways as their authentic counterparts. Many available virtual manipulatives are paired with structured activities or suggestions for implementation in the classroom.=

=Benefits of Virtual Manipulatives=
 * ====can be altered in ways that concrete ones cannot, for example, the size, shape, and color of a block can be changed====
 * ====can make such connections explicit to students====
 * ====time spent organizing, aligning, trading, cleaning up is eliminated, there is more time for exploration.====
 * ====differentiated features such as levels,speed, languages====
 * ====allow students to try concepts multiple times====
 * ====often immediate feedback is given====

=Factors to Consider When Selecting Virtual Manipulatives=


 * ====Can the level of difficulty be adjusted for different students?====
 * ====What type of feedback do they provide?====
 * ====Will teachers need to provide feedback and support?====
 * ====How clear are the instructions for use?====

= = http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html Wide range of manipulatives for preK-2, 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12 levels. Each java applet includes instructions, a list of activities for the manipulative, a Teacher/Parent link with detailed information including objectives, lesson plans, extensions, assessment materials and cross references. || ===Geometry===
 * =Sources= || =Examples= ||
 * **National Library of Virtual Math Manipulatives** - NLVM

Number Line
|| [] This partnership between NCTM and MarcoPolo provides dozens of virtual math manipulatives with lessons divided by grade level and correlated to NCTM standards. Each searchable lesson has detailed plans – many are enhanced with activity sheets and related web resources. || ===Equivalent Fractions===
 * **NCTM: Illuminations** - NCTM ILLUM

Factorize
|| [] This site has simple and effective activities to provide practice with math concepts. The activities dealing with area and perimeter are very useful for elementary grades 3-5. (Perimeter Explorer, Area Explorer, Shape Builder, Shape Explorer) || ===Fraction Finder===
 * **Interactivate**

Comparison Estimator
|| http://www.iboard.co.uk/curriculum.htm#maths-year1numstrategy_yearreception TES iBoard is a resource for highly visual and interactive materials to use on interactive whiteboard in from preK through KS 2 (upper elementary). Subjects included are math, literacy, science, history and geography. Specific topics include matching, an abacus, addition, sequencing, sentence structure, phonics, nutrition, circuits, the human body, and countless others. Resources can be used independently by students or in the classroom by the teacher. All activities run from the web or can be downloaded. || ===Measurement===
 * **TES iboard Player**

Percentages, Fractions, Decimals,
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