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MATERIEL MANIPULATION [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-03-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Education Theory and Methods
- Mathematics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- mathematics manipulative
1, record 1, English, mathematics%20manipulative
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[The] concrete material (e.g., blocks, tiles) used to demonstrate a mathematics concept or to support the execution of a mathematical procedure. 2, record 1, English, - mathematics%20manipulative
Record 1, Key term(s)
- mathematic manipulative
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Théories et méthodes pédagogiques
- Mathématiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- matériel de manipulation mathématique
1, record 1, French, mat%C3%A9riel%20de%20manipulation%20math%C3%A9matique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- matériel de manipulation en mathématique 2, record 1, French, mat%C3%A9riel%20de%20manipulation%20en%20math%C3%A9matique
correct, masculine noun
- matériel de manipulation 3, record 1, French, mat%C3%A9riel%20de%20manipulation
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Matériel de manipulation mathématique : objets de couleurs et de tailles variées (à classer, à compter…), suite numérique, abaques… 4, record 1, French, - mat%C3%A9riel%20de%20manipulation%20math%C3%A9matique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-04-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- School Equipment
- Education (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- manipulatives
1, record 2, English, manipulatives
correct, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Small items such as blocks, cards, and counters, which children can use to develop their reasoning skills. 2, record 2, English, - manipulatives
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Matériel et équipement scolaires
- Pédagogie (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- matériel de manipulation
1, record 2, French, mat%C3%A9riel%20de%20manipulation
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- matériel tactile 2, record 2, French, mat%C3%A9riel%20tactile
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le matériel d'éveil ( livres, jeux, matériel de manipulation, etc.) destiné à l'éducation préscolaire. 3, record 2, French, - mat%C3%A9riel%20de%20manipulation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Recourir à des ressources d'apprentissage permettant à l'élève de faire des expériences en utilisant la vue et en manipulant des objets (recours à du matériel tactile) [...] 2, record 2, French, - mat%C3%A9riel%20de%20manipulation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2000-02-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- School Equipment
- Special Education
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- manipulative equipment
1, record 3, English, manipulative%20equipment
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- manipulative material 2, record 3, English, manipulative%20material
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Spatial problem solving using various manipulative material. 2, record 3, English, - manipulative%20equipment
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Matériel et équipement scolaires
- Éducation spéciale
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- matériel de manipulation
1, record 3, French, mat%C3%A9riel%20de%20manipulation
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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