5/5/2023 0 Comments Pictorial modelsThis stage encourages children to make a mental connection between the physical object they just handled and the abstract pictures, diagrams or models that represent the objects from the problem.īuilding or drawing a model makes it easier for children to grasp difficult abstract concepts (for example, fractions). Here, visual representations of concrete objects are used to model problems. From there, they can progress to handling abstract counters or cubes which represent the fruit. With the CPA framework, every abstract concept is first introduced using physical, interactive concrete materials.įor example, if a problem involves adding pieces of fruit, children can first handle actual fruit. Unlike traditional maths teaching methods where teachers demonstrate how to solve a problem, the CPA approach brings concepts to life by allowing children to experience and handle physical (concrete) objects. During this stage, students use concrete objects to model problems. Concrete step of CPAĬoncrete is the “doing” stage. The CPA framework is so established in Singapore maths teaching that the Ministry of Education will not approve any teaching materials that do not use the approach. It involves moving from concrete materials, to pictorial representations, to abstract symbols and problems. The CPA approach builds on children’s existing knowledge by introducing abstract concepts in a concrete and tangible way. Children (and adults!) can find maths difficult because it is abstract.
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