Mathematical Manipulatives with Polypad!
- Ceres EdTech
- May 31, 2024
- 1 min read
Mathematical development can be difficult for students especially when learning difficult concepts such as fractions and abstract algebraic concepts like solving equations or evaluating functions. Polypad is a wonderful collection of interactive digital manipulatives for teachers and students that promotes exploration, creativity, and problem solving.
Users can represent a mathematical idea with the manipulatives or teachers can author and/or share activities. Additionally, Polypad is available to be integrated when building an activity in Desmos.
Polypad does have a YouTube channel that has lots of tutorial videos and webinars for new users. Accounts are free for teachers and students! What are you waiting for? Get building today!
Tucker Schwarberg
Mathematics
Ceres High School
It's fascinating how Polypad can enhance the understanding of complex mathematical concepts like fractions and algebra. The interactive manipulatives really seem to foster creative problem-solving among students. I'm considering using it in my classroom to help students visualize math better. I also enjoy playing games like Scooby Doo Creepy Run during breaks; it’s a fun way to refresh my mind and could even inspire new ideas for teaching! Scooby Doo Creepy Run