manipulatives
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yəˌleɪ adjective
1.
influencing or attempting to influence the behavior or emotions of others for one’s own purposes: a manipulative boss.
2.
of or pertaining to manipulation of objects or parts of the body; serving to manipulate: spinal manipulative therapy.
noun
3.
Usually, manipulatives. any of various objects or materials that students can touch and move around in order to help them learn mathematical and other concepts: the use of blocks, flashcards, and other manipulatives in the classroom.
Related forms
ma·nip·u·la·tive·ly, adverb
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manipulate (məˈnɪpjʊˌleɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | (tr) to handle or use, esp with some skill, in a process or action: to manipulate a pair of scissors |
| 2. | to negotiate, control, or influence (something or someone) cleverly, skilfully, or deviously |
| 3. | to falsify (a bill, accounts, etc) for one's own advantage |
| 4. | (in physiotherapy) to examine or treat manually, as in loosening a joint |
| [C19: back formation from manipulation, from Latin manipulus handful] | |
| manipulability | |
| —n | |
| ma'nipulatable | |
| —adj | |
| ma'nipulable | |
| —adj | |
| manipu'lation | |
| —n | |
| ma'nipulative | |
| —adj | |
| ma'nipulatively | |
| —adv | |
| ma'nipulator | |
| —n | |
| ma'nipulatory | |
| —adj | |
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Manipulatives
is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
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Example sentences
Lessons incorporate visual models, including manipulatives, to reinforce learning.
The purpose of this memo is to provide you with clarification regarding the use of test manipulatives.
Ask the students to copy it with their own manipulatives.
Allow the students to use their manipulatives to work through the problem before they draw their pictures.
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