Reflect on this week’s collaborative discussion of various numeration systems

Reflect on this week’s collaborative discussion of various numeration systems.

Choose two numeration systems to compare and contrast with our current Hindu-Arabic numeration system.

Babylonian numeral system

Roman numeral system

Compare and contrast the following from each numeration system in at least a 350-word paper:

• Symbols
• Place value
• Concept of zero
• Additive system, multiplicative system, or both

  Format your paper according to APA guidelines, including references to all outside sources used.

  Question and Answer format

  Must be on a different word document

  Each question must be a minimum of 100 words

1. Manipulatives
   Read the following scenario, and formulate the response you might give the parent:
   A parent of one your students is questioning your use of manipulatives in the classroom. They think using manipulatives is too simplistic and that the child is not learning the concepts needed to count. What might you say to this parent to justify your use of manipulatives? Share your response, and explain your reasoning.
   Answer:
2. Do you think students should be proficient in addition before learning multiplication? Explain your answer.
   Answer:
3. Addition and subtraction are the foundation of math, and multiplication will not make sense if you do not understand addition. What are your thoughts on Math Facts? Do they serve a purpose? Should they be timed?
   Answer:
4. Summary of Manipulatives
   answer: