CBE Life Sci Educ. 2010 Fall; 9(3): 201–211.

doi:  10.1187/cbe.10-03-0040

Mathematical Manipulative Models: In Defense of “Beanbag Biology”

John R. Jungck,* Holly Gaff,† and Anton E. Weisstein‡

This paper discusses a number of experiential tools for improved quantitative understanding in the biology classroom.