Originally Posted by JJsMom
Originally Posted by gratefulmom
A gifted specialist just told me that many GT children get confused by manipulatives because they see concepts in their head instead of with their hands. My guess is that whole word vs phonics works the same way?

My guess would be the same, also with showing math work vs arriving at the right answer?

I've never heard this one before but it makes so much sense! Thank you! And JJsMom is right about the math thing too. Putting extra numbers on paper always seemed so pointless!