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Wild Maths Wheel
Number wheels are used by children as a tool to learn and practice the
times tables as well as to practice the numbers themselves. Engaging the
hands in learning and seeing how beautiful the patterns of each number
really allows children to engage with the beauty of maths.
Used in Waldorf, Montessori and other schools these Maths Wheels
can be used for all ages. Younger children who might not be ready for
multiplication can make patterns, do counting and find even and odd
numbers. Just having busy little hands will help to build their fine motor
skills and dexterity.
Using the wheel:
If you are learning the tables with this tool when passing zero “0” at the
top the numbers carry a unit of ten afterwards. So for example the threes:
3,6,9,12,15,18,21,24,27,30- starting with 3,6,9 then imagine a unit of ten
in front of the next round so for 12 you would use the 2 space, 15 would be
5, 18 would be 8 - the same then for the next round except imagine a unit
of 20, so 21 uses the space 1, 24 used the space 4 and so on. The pattern
usually becomes evident. YouTube has videos that can help too.
You can use the cord that comes with the product, or yarn or even rubber
bands.
150mm diameter x 9mm - Made on 9mm uncoated PEFC Garnica
plywood, using inks with no VOCs and no heavy metals. The wood, paper
packing and mental fixings are each recyclable. 100% plastic free. Packing
is made of recycled cardboard. Made in GB
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