C109 Task 1 CT.docx C109 C109 Task 1 CT Western Governors University Part One: Tools

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C109 Task 1 CT.docx C109 C109 Task 1 CT Western Governors University Part One: Tools Explore several hands-on and virtual tools you could use in an elementary mathematics lesson and select four... of each to evaluate in the following prompts. A. Evaluate four hands-on tools that elementary-age students can use to explore mathematical concepts, including the following for each tool: Tool 1: Deca Dots Use: Provides a visual representation of patterns for numbers, up to 10. Benefit: Can be used to learn shortcuts in mathematics; counting spaces remaining, emphasis on the importance of the 10s place value. Challenge: Students with visual impairment would find this tool difficult, if not impossible, to use due to the flat surface. Tool 2: Fraction Tiles Use: Provides students the opportunity to explore fractions, add and subtract fractions, fractional equivalences, and work with mixed numbers. Be [Show More]

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