Description

An inscribed figure is a geometric figure, within another figure, so that the inner shape only touches the interior of the other. Figures would be called concentric when they share a common centre.

Features of the Inscribed and Concentric Figures

• the red insets have a knob which makes grasping them easier
• made of metal
• part of the Montessori Elementary Curriculum

Contents

• 9 green metal frames with bases
• 9 red insets
• 1 set of 5 circles decreasing in diameter
• 1 set of 4 squares decreasing in length and width

Dimensions

• each green metal frame is: 14 cm x 14 cm / ( 5½” x 5½” )

Related Products

• the Equivalent Figure Material helps the Child understand the relationship of equivalent figures, leading to the discovery of area and theorems
• The Metal squares consists of 9 green metal frames with square, rectangle and triangle insets to assist the Child in the understanding of geometry exercises, with a specific focus on equivalence and identical figures.

Further Reading and References

• Read a Lesson on Inscribed and Concentric Figures by Childhood Spark