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Direct linkAnita A. Wager; Brittany Caldwell; Jamie Vescio – Mathematics Teacher: Learning and Teaching PK-12, 2023
When given the opportunity to play with mathematical materials and ideas, children demonstrate their mathematical understanding in innovative ways. The open-ended nature of the "Pattern Blocks" activity provides agency for children to decide how to approach the tasks, ways to differentiate beyond more common pattern-block puzzle choices,…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Toys, Play, Instructional Materials
