Description
Explain the short and long multiplication exercises of whole numbers, using the decimal checker board mat. The mat includes hierarchies in the decimal system up to 100,000,000. Working with this mat, and the decanomial bead bar box, teaches children the concepts of decimals. Note: The decanomial bead bars are sold separately.
Features of the Decimal Checker Board Mat
- the direct objective of this product, is to:
- teach the Child the concepts of short; and long multiplication; of whole and decimal numbers
- indirecty. the Child learns to:
- mentally calculate the multiplication tables
- focus and concentrate
- learn to enjoy mathematics
- this product is suitable for the lower and upper elementary classes
- curriculum support material; aligned to the Montessori mathematics curriculum
Contents of the Decimal Checker Board Mat
- a synthetic mat, that is washable
- this mat is a space saver
- the beads don’t roll around
- sold in an A5 transparent, plastic envelope to store the mat
This method of explaining arithmetic is fantastic! It even helps to explain to parents how to calculate long multiplication, simply.
Size
- mat – 63cm x 63cm / (24¾” x 24¾”)
- A5 plastic envelope – 24cm x 17cm x 1.5cm / (9½” x 6¾” x ½”)
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katey.fredericks (verified owner) –
I bought this mat to replace the decimal checker board, because i found that the board was too difficult to store in the class. I must say it really does save space and it is as accurate as the board.