Skip to main content

GROUPS OF MONTESSORI MATH EXERCISES

 

Explain different groups of Montessori math exercises and how the directress should efficiently present exercises through sequential and parallel work in various groups?

Montessori Mathematical exercises are used to teach the basic concept of mathematics. Some exercises are sequential while some are parallel. They are six in numbers. They are given below:

Numbers through ten
Decimal System
Linear & Skip Counting
Arithmetic Tables
Passage to Abstraction
Fractions

Numbers through ten

The first group of exercises is about Numbers through ten. This is an example of sequential group experiences. The child is prepared to have a full understanding of numbers through ten.

Exercises related to Numbers through Ten

Number Rods
Sandpaper Numbers
Number Rods and Cards
Spindle Boxes
Concept of Zero
Cards and Counters
Memory Game
 

Decimal System

The second group is the Decimal System which is introduced to the child after he acquired the full understanding of the first. The focus of the exercise is on the hierarchy of the decimal system and how it functions. This is also the stage when the child is readied to have exercises on simple computations.

Exercises related to Decimal system:

Introduction to quantity

Symbols

Formation of Numbers

Changing

Addition

Multiplication

Subtraction

Division

Stamp Game

Dot Game

Word Problems


Linear & Skip Counting

The third group is started when the exercises on the decimal system is ongoing. The third group, Counting beyond Ten, also includes the teens, the tens, and linear and skip counting.

Linear & Skip Counting

11 to 19: Quantity

11 to 19: Symbol

11 to 19: Association

Linear Counting

Skip Counting

Number Roll

 

Arithmetic Tables

The fourth group involves the memorization of the arithmetical tables. Work on this group can be started while the child is involved in the later exercises of the decimal system and the counting beyond ten.

Arithmetic Tables

Addition Snake Game

Strip Board – exercises

Addition Strip Board

Addition Charts

Subtraction Snake Game

Subtraction Strip Board

Subtraction Charts

Multiplication Bead

Multiplication Board

Multiplication Charts

Unit Division Board

Division Charts

 

 Passage to Abstraction

 The fifth group involves the passage to abstraction which requires the child to form an understanding of the process of every form of arithmetic and to memorize and internalize the tables of every operation. The works on the different groups sometime overlap with each other. After learning the tables and process for addition, the child can begin to the addition for another group.

Fractions

The sixth group is Fractions. The work on this group can be done parallel to the group that is making abstractions. The work on Fraction may also be started earlier than that because Sensorial exercises on fraction material can be started parallel with other groups of arithmetic.

 

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

MONTESSORI PROGRAM HELPS IN DEVEOLPING TACTILE SENSE

How does Montessori program help develop tactile sense?  Tactile sense is defined as the sense in which the child explore the world through his sense of touch and always eager to touch. In Montessori school, the directress values tactile urges and understand their roll in holistic development of the child. As Montessori states; “Although the sense of touch is spread throughout the surface of the body, the exercises given to the children are limited to the tips of the fingers, and particularly, to those of the right hand.” Tactile exercises are classified into four sets. Exploring texture Exploring weight Exploring temperatures Exercises of stereognostic sense Development of tactile sense in children: In Montessori classroom, Rough and Smooth Boards, Touch Tablets, and Fabric Box materials are introduced to do tactile exercises. Children use these materials in order to develop the sense of tactile. Fabric, wood, different grades of sandpaper, different types of paper, an...
Post a Comment
Read more

Maria Montessori's discoveries

What are the discoveries made by Dr. Maria Montessori by observing the child? Maria Montessori made a lot of discoveries by observing the children. She is a founder of Montessori education. She conducted a lot of experiments and observed children by spending a lot of time with them. She discovered several aspects of children. She has specified some of the discoveries she had made during her work. According to Maria Montessori children work until they reach to their goal. They are very enthusiastic about the work which makes them select and concentrate on different activities which lead them to make them perfect in their inner development. The teacher or an adult should follow the child rather them to motivate him to do work.   When a child works in different areas of human activity at specific time that lead them to develop the awareness and usage of doing. The teacher should not ignore their inner urge of doing activities. When a child does activities again and again...
11 comments
Read more

Numbers 0 to 10 to a Child according to Montessori Method

  How would you teach numbers 0 to 10 to a child according to Montessori Method? Explain all the exercises in this group briefly in your own words. The apparatus which can be used to teach number 0 to 10 to Montessori students is give below. The number rods The sand paper The spindle boxes Numerals Counters   THE NUMBER RODS: It is ten wooden rods which vary in length from 1 decimeter to 1 meter. Each decimeter on every rod is colored alternately with red and blue. EXERCISE 1: The number rods Learning to count from 1 to 10 MATERIAL: The number rod A floor mat. PRESENTATION: Set the mat on the work place and bring the number rod to the work place. Now, take first three rods and start three period lessons. In first period, move first rod close to a child and say “this is the rod of one”. Name it several time i.e. one, one … this is one. Then now take the rod of two, move it towards the child and say “this is rod of two”. Mention it severa...
Post a Comment
Read more