CHAPTER3TEACHINGMATH

Chapter 3
SELECTING
APPROPRIATE
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
FOR TEACHING MATHEMATICS
Introduction
Selection of appropriate instructional tools can be an
essential part of the mathematics curriculum to
reinforce problem solving and empower learners in the
classroom. Successful teaching can be achieved if
instructional materials were selected or created and
used properly in various learning activities.
Intended Learning
Outcomes (ILOs)
At the end of this chapter, learners are

expected to:
• Identify instructional materials appropriate for
the given mathematics objectives.
• Construct instructional materials to be used
in. teaching mathematics.
The use of Manipulatives in
Teaching Math
What are Manipulatives?
Manipulatives are tangible objects that learner's in
the elementary grades use to learn math, reading
science or social studies ( Araling Panlipunan)
concepts.
Why use Manipulatives?
The Philippine K to 12 Basic Education Program
requires classroom teachers to use manipulatives in
mathematical instruction to develop concrete
understanding of abstract concepts and improve problem-
solving skills.
How to Use Manipulatives
Manipulatives can be used in teaching a variety

of math topics, particularly in problem solving,
communicating, reasoning, connections, and
estimation (Seefeldt & Wasik, 2006). The numbers
of ways that manipulatives can be used are limitless.
Table 3.1 Uses of Some Math Manipulatives
MANIPULATIVES USERS
To teach one-on-one correspondence,
Counters ordinal numbers, and basic addition
and subtraction
To solve simple addition and

Counting Cubes subtraction equations
Fraction To add and subtract fractions or to show
equivalent fractions To represent different
strips/pieces fractional concepts and relationships
Pattern blocks, attribute blocks, To assist learners in learning basic

geometric shapes of different algebra To assist learners in classifying
colors, sizes, and scales and patterning tasks
To represent and perform operations

Base ten blocks on multidigit numbers, such as 352 +
461
To identify simple geometric
Geoboards shapes
Geometric Solid To learn about spatial

Models reasoning
Standard and non- To represent length or

standard rulers and volume in measurement
measuring cups lessons
To calculate the area or
Tiles perimeter of an object
To find the probability of

Spinners landing on a designated area
To find the probability of

Number Cases or
rolling a certain number or
Dice combination of numbers
Other Instructional Activities and Materials
1. ACTIVITIES AS PART OF STORIES - Children love to listen to

stories. Teaching them simple concepts with the help of stories can help
them remember well and also these become engraved in their memory.
For example:
In a story while mentioning about a specific shape, ask the child to
draw the same in a piece of paper.
2. ASSOCIATING MATH WITH THINGS AROUND US - We can see many places
where math has been used. From the grocery store near our home to the mall in our
locality, there is math everywhere. Helping children associate with the real life
situation with mathematics can help them understand the concept better.
For example:
Ask the child to make a list of things which he/she wants. Write the price of the
product and ask the child to calculate the total. This will help the child learn addition
and subtraction easily. Move on to simple problems later on.
3. CONCEPTS BY STORIES - There are many concepts which
can be taught by simple stories. Do you remember the story of
the smart monkey, who was to solve the fight between two cats
over a piece of cake? The monkey kept dividing the cake in
uneven sizes until there was none left in hand. This can teach the
child fractions in simple terms. There are many such stories
which can be made part of the teaching session.
Using Manipulatives to Teach Basic Math
Concepts
Sample Activity 1: Show to the children eight tiles

In this activity, the use of two- on the red side. Ask a child to turn
colored tiles can help young three tiles over to the blue side and
children to easily understand the ask them how many red tiles are
concepts of adding and left. Then show them on the board
subtracting numbers. how to write 8-3=5.
Sample activity 2:
Show to the children a square piece of paper and

fold it in half. Write the fraction ½. Fold it in half
again. Write 4. Continue the process to create smaller
fractions. Unfold the paper and trace lines where
there are folds in the paper.
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Chapter 3

At the end of this chapter, learners are

Manipulatives can be used in teaching a variety

To solve simple addition and

Pattern blocks, attribute blocks, To assist learners in learning basic

To represent and perform operations

Geometric Solid To learn about spatial

Standard and non- To represent length or

To find the probability of

To find the probability of

1. ACTIVITIES AS PART OF STORIES - Children love to listen to

Sample Activity 1: Show to the children eight tiles

Show to the children a square piece of paper and

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