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Virtual manipulatives for mathematics
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<p>Virtual manipulatives for mathematics are digital representations of physical <a href="/facts/Manipulative_(mathematics_education)/1qrKDBhN">mathematics manipulatives</a> used in <a href="/facts/Classroom/RIPkR5M6">classrooms</a>. The goal of this technology is to allow learners to investigate, explore and derive mathematical concepts using concrete models. </p><p>Common manipulatives include <a href="/facts/Base_ten_blocks/ndllKtr6">base ten blocks</a>, <a href="/facts/Coins/pXT0jRRA">coins</a>, <a href="/facts/Toy_block/vosPMoPj">3D blocks</a>, <a href="/facts/Tangrams/bHhAN5dr">tangrams</a>, <a href="/facts/Rulers/jKWAdmso">rulers</a>, <a href="/facts/Fraction_bars/NDkTJaT5">fraction bars</a>, <a href="/facts/Algebra_tiles/o00deocn">algebra tiles</a>, <a href="/facts/Geoboard/BG5xuGPT">geoboards</a>, <a href="/facts/Plane_(geometry)/tAUtRFcn">geometric planes</a>, and <a href="/facts/Geometric_solid/tHH3JFoq">solid figures</a>. </p>