2024 Northwest Mathematics Conference

In this workshop, participants will learn about the free virtual manipulatives available on Polypad, part of Desmos Classroom. Manipulatives can transform how students make meaning of important ideas by making abstract relationships visible, by teaching creativity and problem-solving, and by allowing students to explore and discover. Participants will learn about using Polypad virtual manipulatives including how to make free teacher and student accounts, how to get started exploring Polypad, how to create custom lessons and activities, how to view students work on Polypad in real-time, and so much more.