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Math manipulatives are things like cuisenaire rods, counters, base ten blocks, algebra tiles, tangrams, color tiles, fraction circles and strips.

geoboard supports geometry and measurement and the boards are small enough for students to manipulate and quickly show you the answers to questions.

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The newest technology to enter the education arena, however, is the interactive whiteboard, or SMART Board. These combine multimedia functions with internet access and offer educational, interactive programs for teachers and students.

But the pitfalls of too much technology in the classroom are quickly becoming evident. For children, the drawbacks of technology in general, and of the internet in particular, have resulted in cyber bullying and the threat of sexual predators.  Daily newscasts provide a quick glimpse of the perils of technology and in the classroom it can be no less treacherous.

r research, which is often its purpose, much time is wasted sifting through the numerous websites for the one that offers the most relevant information