Around age 5-6, children in Montessori programs use an array of materials to memorize multiplication facts. They learn about multiplication by concretely experiencing the process. They begin to realize that a multiplication is simply an addition of the same number. One of the materials used for memorization of multiplication facts is the Multiplication Bead Board. […]
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Mathematics In the Primary classroom, children practice arithmetic skills using the Addition and Negative Snake Games. They become acquainted with the concept of replacing every 10 color beads with a golden bead bar and creating a golden snake, which is the point of interest. The Multiplication Snake Game is similar to the Addition Snake Game. […]