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Maths manipulatives: make mathematical ideas visible
Student Radar gives teachers visual tools for counting, place value, fractions, algebra and geometry, helping them model a concept and ask pupils to explain the representation.
A finished arrangement is not evidence of understanding without the pupil’s explanation.
Teaching and explanation
From concept to representation and explanation
Choose a visual representation for counting, fractions, place value, algebra or geometry and use it to prompt explanation.
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Keep the whole clear when comparing fractions
Fraction Wall can show fractional, decimal or percentage labels. Rearranging equal-sized wholes supports a discussion of equivalence; pupils still need to explain the relationship.
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Change the representation to match the question
Counters provide shape, colour, value and selection controls. Other native tools cover place value, algebra, geometry, probability and number sense.
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Present a model without inventing a saved record
Present enlarges the current tool on the screen. Used recently is browser convenience, not saved pupil work or a shared lesson history.
Mathematical representation
Keep the whole clear when comparing fractions
Fraction Wall can show fractional, decimal or percentage labels. Rearranging equal-sized wholes supports a discussion of equivalence; pupils still need to explain the relationship.
- Labels and display mode
- Scatter and supported keyboard selection
- Staff interpretation distinct from a finished model
Mathematical representation
Change the representation to match the question
Counters provide shape, colour, value and selection controls. Other native tools cover place value, algebra, geometry, probability and number sense.
- Key-stage/topic search and broad catalogue
- Per-tool controls and supported Undo
- Reset deliberately restarts the workspace
Mathematical representation
Present a model without inventing a saved record
Present enlarges the current tool on the screen. Used recently is browser convenience, not saved pupil work or a shared lesson history.
- Present and Exit
- Phone catalogue and tool controls
- Record actual assessment evidence separately
A considered teaching next step
A finished arrangement is not evidence of understanding without the pupil’s explanation.
A model pupils can manipulate and explain
Visual arrangement becomes a prompt for reasoning, not an automatic mark.
A clear boundary around classroom tool state
Recent tools and presentation are not confused with shared persistence.
Questions about Maths manipulatives
Which mathematical ideas can teachers model?
Maths Resources includes tools for counting, place value, fractions, algebra, geometry and other concepts. The guide demonstrates Fraction Wall and Counters.
Can teachers switch between different visual representations?
The Maths Resources catalogue includes tools for different concepts, including Fraction Wall and Counters. Staff choose the representation for the intended teaching question.
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Choose a visual representation for counting, fractions, place value, algebra or geometry and use it to prompt explanation.