Fractions

A set of 10 metal circles divided in segments to show fractions from 1 whole to 10 tenths

The stands are not included but are available separately.

The concept of fractions can be difficult for children to grasp in the abstract, the fraction circles give a concrete experience of how 1 whole circle can be divided into equal parts. They also demonstrate equivalency and conversions.

A pair of sloping wooden stands for the set of 10 metal fraction circles.

A set of labelled plastic circles divided into segments to show fractions from 1 whole to 10 tenths in a divided wooden box.

The concept of fractions can be difficult for children to grasp in the abstract, the fraction circles give a concrete experience of how 1 whole circle can be divided into equal parts. They also demonstrate equivalency and conversions.

A wooden tray in which wooden painted strips show fractions and equivalence both as fractions and as decimals: Whole, halves, thirds, quarters, fifths, eighths, tenths and twelfths.

The concept of fractions can be difficult for children to grasp in the abstract, the fraction circle gives a concrete experience of how 1 whole can be divided into different parts. It also demonstrates equivalency and conversions.

It is a visual and tactile way to teach fractions and their relationships.

A set of four wooden skittles on an inset wooden stand.

The concept of fractions can be difficult for children to grasp in the abstract, the fraction skittles give a concrete three dimensional experience of how 1 whole skittle can be divided into halves, thirds and quarters. They also demonstrate that 2 quarters are equivalent to 1 half. The fractions can also be weighed on a balance scale to give another concrete experience of the differences in their size.

The fraction skittles are colour coded to give the child a control of error.

The skittles measure approx 12cm high