Explain what a virtual manipulative is and describe some examples.

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Answers will vary and include: A virtual manipulative is a technological replica of a real manipulative that is accessed via the Internet or an app and can be manipulated through a keyboard or other input device. Manipulatives help learners bridge the gap between abstract and concrete mathematical concepts. Examples could include: virtual base-10 blocks, virtual algebra tiles, Geometry 101 app, virtual tangrams, and virtual number racks.

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