MONOGRAPH No. l
Manipulative materials for teaching and learning mathematics
Publication of the Mathematics Council of The Alberta Teachers’ Association
29 – 32
Popsicle sticks as a manipulative device
THOMAS P, ATKINSON
The teacher of elementary school mathematics needs a supply of varied manipulative materials for her own demonstrations and the pupils’ exploration of mathematical ideas. Two important criteria for the choice of manipulative aids are availability and versatility in use. Popsicle sticks are one type of aid which meets these two criteria admirably.