There has been some discussion lately among my coworkers regarding manipulatives. It has been a delimma for many teachers as to when to "take away the tools." As we dive into our new standards we no longer have to feel this pressure. Our standards clearly outline what students should be using when solving addition, subtraction, mulitiplication or division problems. For example, in first grade students should be able to solve problems using "concrete materials" using numbers up to 20. This means allow them to use manipulatives, yes even on the TEST! :) Follow your standards if you aren't sure. For me, these standards have given me the permission to do what my students have been showing me that they needed.
Aimee
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