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The role of virtual manipulatives on the Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract approach in teaching primary mathematics
Citation
Lee, N. H., & Tan, B. L. J. (2014). The role of virtual manipulatives on the Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract approach in teaching primary mathematics. The Electronic Journal of Mathematics and Technology, 8(2), 102-121.
Abstract
This paper reports on the work to review the key pedagogical approach advocated in Singapore Primary Mathematics Curriculum – the Concrete- Pictorial-Abstract Approach or C-P-A Approach in view of the changes brought about by technological advances. In particular, the Concrete- Virtual-Pictorial-Abstract Approach or C-V-P-A Approach is proposed to take into account the role that virtual manipulatives play in enriching the representations of mathematical concepts in the mathematics classrooms. Through a case study, the study sought to determine the possible impact of this proposed revised approach on teachers’ delivery of lessons.
Date Issued
2014
Publisher
Mathematics and Technology, LLC
Journal
The Electronic Journal of Mathematics and Technology