Yoshimoto Multisensory Maths

Yoshimoto Multisensory Maths is a two day training course that will provide attendees with strategies for teaching mathematics using manipulatives. Subjects covered include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, time, money, early algebra, percentage word problems and equivalent fractions...

Resources provided will include a 3 layer maths manipulative kit which includes plastic base ten blocks for each participant as well as a course handbook.

Research has shown that the use of concrete materials allow students to encode and retrieve information in a variety of sensory options: visual, auditory, tactile, and kinesthetic (Witzel, 2005), further assisting students to develop their maths understanding using the Concrete Representational Abstract (CRA) approach.

Concrete involves using the manipulatives to develop conceptual understanding. Representational/Pictoral involves having a visual representation of the concept through drawing which leads to abstract mathematical algorithms.

Manipulatives and representations can be powerful tools for supporting young children to engage with mathematical ideas. Using manipulatives enables students to break down concepts in a highly scaffolded and supportive manner to develop mathematical confidence. This in turn will foster self confidence, positive self esteem and will lead to more positive engagement with mathematical concepts.