Overview Fraction circles provide an area-based model for children to learn about fractions. They can be used for fraction comparisons, finding equivalent fractions, and various forms of fraction arithmetic (addition, subtraction). MakerSpace Files There are two sets of files. STL files in Thingiverse for 3D printing plastic fraction circles. SVG […]
The Prusa Mini is an affordable 3D printer that is also open source (so you may see “copies” of it from other brands). It is slightly more expensive than some other entry-level 3D printers, BUT it works out of the box, there are ample resources easily available, and customer service […]
Overview Fraction squares provide an area-based model for children to learn about fractions. They can be used for fraction comparisons, finding equivalent fractions, and various forms of fraction arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division). image here MakerSpace Files All files are included in the Thingiverse link below. A complete set of […]
Overview These decimal blocks are a modification of base 10 blocks often used for decimal-based activities. They can be used to represent and compare decimals as well as model addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. This modified version adds labels of 0.1 to the 10cm rod and 0.01 to the 1cm […]
Overview Base 10 blocks are a staple in elementary mathematics lessons. They can be used to model addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to emphasize the role of base 10 numbers. This modified version removes the individual 1s viewable on the 10 rods and 100 flats. The reason for doing so […]
Overview Measuring volume and working with fractions are both concepts that can be difficult for students to meaningfully understand. These measuring cups are for 1 cup, 1/2 cups, 1/3 cups and 1/4 cups (both circle and rectangular versions below). MakerSpace Files The measuring cups take 3 hr 27 min (circle) […]
Overview Number rods are a length-based manipulative with each of the centimeter-based lengths color-coded to match a specific length. For example, for the labeled number rods below all the 10s are blue, 9s are purple, etc. For the unlabeled, all the 10s are orange, 9s are blue, etc. Your rods […]
Overview Ten frames (and five frames) are a staple of early childhood mathematics. They allow students to use their count-by-1s strategies to find numbers, while tacitly referencing that number to 10. This set of Cricut files allows you to cut counters and the frame. The frame can be glued to […]
Overview Nets are a great instructional tool in Geometry, but can take a significant amount of time for students (or the teacher) to cut out. Here is a set of standard nets that can be quickly cut on the Cricut for students’ use, as well as a set of nets […]
Overview Array rods are a length-based manipulative with each of the centimeter-based lengths color-coded to match a specific length. For example, below all the 10s are blue, 9s are purple, etc. On one side of each array rod is the printed numeral and the other side includes the discrete counts […]