Manipulatives hold the key to understanding for this student. Strategies for creative manipulative use will foster understanding so students see what 3br, lwh, x+ 2y, and others really mean. A concrete foundation for math notation and symbols will demystify "that code only my math teacher knows." Let’s help students learn the secret code.

Presentation Format: 3-5 Gallery Workshop
Grade Band Audience: 6 to 8, 3 to 5