WGU D181 Task 3 |Passed on First Attempt |Latest Update with Complete Solution

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WGU D181 Task 3 |Passed on First Attempt |Latest
Update with Complete Solution


Benefits of Using Manipulatives in Mathematics Instruction
Angela Taylor
Capstone Presented to the Teachers College Faculty

of Western Governors University

in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree

Master of Science, Curriculum and Instruction

Dr. Jack Mathis

July 2, 2025




Abstract

This section presents a succinct summary of the project, including the type of capstone research,

topic, problem, research questions, instruments, participants or stakeholders, methods, and

conclusions. This abstract should be written in past tense because it is developed after the

written capstone paper is completed. This single paragraph is double-spaced (suggested length

of 150–200 words) and does not require indentation.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Topic and Problem......................................................................................................5

Research Question(s) ..................................................................................................................8
Justification .................................................................................................................................8
Chapter 2: Review of the Literature .............................................................................................9

Introduction to the Literature Review ......................................................................................9
Thematic Subheading Benefits of using Manipulatives ..........................................................9
Thematic Subheading 2: Selecting Appropriate Manipulatives ...........................................11
Conclusion .................................................................................................................................13
Chapter 3: Research Methodology .............................................................................................14

Research Question(s) ................................................................................................................14
Participants or Stakeholders....................................................................................................14
Data Collection Instrument(s) and Alignment to Research Question(s) .................................15

Method ..........................................................................................................................................16

Data Analysis Technique(s) .........................................................................................................16

Timeline of Data Collection Activities ....................................................................................16
Resources ...................................................................................................................................17
Data Security and Confidentiality ...........................................................................................17
Conclusion .................................................................................................................................18
Chapter 4: Results ........................................................................................................................19

Summary of Research ..............................................................................................................19
Summary of Results or Findings .............................................................................................19
Implementation .........................................................................................................................19
Answer(s) to the Research Question(s) ...................................................................................19
Product ......................................................................................................................................19
Chapter 5: Conclusions ................................................................................................................20

Overview of Conclusion(s) .......................................................................................................20

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Strengths and Weaknesses of Methodology ...........................................................................20
Influential Factors ....................................................................................................................20
Recommendations for Further Investigation .........................................................................20
Barriers or Limitations to Drawing Conclusions ...................................................................20
Implications of Research on Educational Practice ................................................................20
References .....................................................................................................................................21

Appendix A ...................................................................................................................................23

Appendix B ...................................................................................................................................24

Appendix C ...................................................................................................................................25

Appendix D ...................................................................................................................................26