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Popsicle sticks as a manipulative device

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.